US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed by phone the possibility of tripartite meetings with the participation of Russia. The initiative for the conversation came from Beijing. In addition to a possible new negotiating format, diplomats touched on preparations for the upcoming APEC and G20 summits.
According to the US State Department, the parties agreed on the importance of constructive contacts at the leadership level to achieve peace and denuclearization. The meetings are still being discussed: no decisions have been published on holding, the composition of the delegations or specific dates. However, Russia's participation is highlighted as a separate possibility for diplomatic interaction.
Washington and Beijing are considering a broader negotiating format in which Russia could participate. The next topic will be practical preparation of possible meetings. Meanwhile, the main results recorded are an agreement on the importance of the leaders' dialogue and discussion at future international summits.