U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone talk with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, stressing the need to keep communication channels open, the State Department said.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke today with Chinese State Council member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The Secretary of State discussed the need to keep communication channels open and manage U.S.-China relations responsibly, the State Department said in a statement.

Russia's special military operation in Ukraine and its impact on global security and economic stability were discussed as well. Blinken also called attention to the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Haiti and the need for further coordinated action to support the people of Haiti.