Britain is set to host a high-level meeting of foreign ministers from 35 countries this week as part of a coordinated effort to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies and maritime security.
The United Kingdom will convene a meeting of foreign ministers from 35 nations this week to discuss measures aimed at unblocking the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said on Wednesday.
London has brought together the group of countries behind a joint statement expressing their commitment to safeguarding security in the Persian Gulf. In the coming days, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host an event attended by representatives of all participating states, Starmer told a press conference.
According to the prime minister, discussions will focus on potential diplomatic and political steps to restore freedom of navigation, ensure the safety of vessels currently stranded in the area and their crews, and resume the movement of commercial shipping.
Starmer stressed that restoring stability would require “a united front combining military strength and diplomatic engagement.”
He also reiterated his earlier position that the UK would not be drawn into a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated amid the ongoing dispute involving Iran. Countries have voiced concern that interference with international shipping and disruptions to global energy supply chains pose a serious threat to international peace and security.
