The leaders of Britain and France are to host a virtual meeting of world leaders on Friday to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, APA reports citing CNN.
Leaders from 40 countries are expected to discuss supporting the fragile Iran ceasefire and the reopening and security of shipping routes through the strait.
A statement from the British prime minister’s office said world leaders would establish an international mission to reopen the strait. The strictly defensive mission would deploy a combined military effort as soon as conditions allow, according to the statement.
The summit will also discuss supporting the work of the International Maritime Organization to ensure the safety of vessels and those aboard them.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to arrive in Paris on Friday morning to host the summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will also travel to Paris on Friday for the summit, according to a German government official.
“The unconditional and immediate reopening of the strait is a global responsibility and we need to act to get global energy and trade flowing freely again,” Starmer is expected to tell the summit. The British leader is also expected to stress the need to reassure commercial shipping and support mine-clearance operations.
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