A call for calm has been made amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Broader risks to peace and the global economy are a concern if hostilities continue.
Details of a meeting between two leaders have been reported, where concerns were expressed about the conflict. The meeting was a bilateral engagement and lasted 20 minutes.
Further information about the discussion and its context is available from the source, including the setting of the meeting and the parties involved.
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