Dhaka, April 8 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is travelling to the Gulf on Wednesday to meet regional leaders and discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at supporting and upholding a newly reached ceasefire, according to Downing Street.

The visit comes as the UK steps up engagement with countries on the front line of the recent tensions, with Starmer expected to express full support for the ceasefire agreement and stress the need for it to evolve into a lasting settlement.

Starmer welcomed the development, saying the UK would continue working with partners to stabilise the situation.

"I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world," he said.

"Together with our partners...