Capitals, March 24 (SANA) Politico reported that several countries will soon hold a security summit on the Strait of Hormuz, with United Kingdom offering to host the meeting to help create conditions for reopening the vital maritime route to global shipping.
According to the report, more than 30 countries—including the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands—have signed a joint statement committing to efforts to protect the key trade corridor across the Gulf region.
A British official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said London aims to help build a coalition and maintain momentum toward securing a safe passage through the Strait, providing reassurance to commercial shipping.
The official pointed to options such as deploying autonomous mine-detection systems in the Gulf, noting that such measures would be difficult to implement amid ongoing hostilities.
The report added that the summit could be hosted in London or Portsmouth, home to the Royal Navy, with the goal of forming a coalition capable of guaranteeing safe maritime transit.
Efforts to restore navigation through the Strait are currently being led by Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, and Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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