Pakistan, May 11 -- The United Kingdom (UK) and France are set to co-host a multinational meeting of defence ministers this week to discuss military coordination aimed at restoring trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as concerns over maritime security and global energy supplies persist.

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According to the British government, the virtual meeting scheduled for Tuesday will bring together representatives from more than 40 countries. UK Defence Secretary John Healey will co-chair the session alongside his French counterpart to review plans for a potential international mission focused on safeguarding commercial shipping routes in the strategically vital waterway.

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