Global meeting to be hosted by Macron and Starmer to remove the obstruction of the Strait of Hormuz, leaders of 40 countries will participate

New Delhi, 17 April. Due to tension between America and Iran, there are many difficulties in the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. On one hand, Iran wants to maintain its control over Hormuz, while on the other hand, America is blocking the ships leaving Iranian ports. Its effect is being seen on the economy of many countries.

In this sequence, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Kier Starmer are going to host a virtual global meeting on Friday evening to open the Hormuz sea route. Leaders of about 40 countries are going to attend this meeting. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be discussed in this meeting.

According to American media CNN, in this proposed virtual meeting between the leaders of 40 countries, it is expected to support Iran’s ceasefire and discuss the reopening of the shipping routes passing through the strait and their security.

A statement issued from the British Prime Minister’s office said world leaders would form an international mission to reopen the strait. According to the statement, this is a completely defensive mission, which will lead to joint military efforts as soon as the situation improves. The summit will also discuss supporting the work of the International Maritime Organization to ensure the safety of ships and people on board.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to arrive in Paris on Friday morning to host the summit with French President Emmanuel Macron. According to a German government official, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will also go to Paris for the summit.

According to US media, Starmer is likely to say during this meeting that reopening the strait without any conditions and immediately is a global responsibility and we need to work to restart global energy and trade smoothly. PM Starmer is expected to stress the need to reassure commercial shipping and support mine-clearing operations.

The German official said Germany is ready to contribute to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, provided there is a clear legal basis for doing so. That contribution could include mine clearance vessels or maritime surveillance, which are German military specialties, the official said.