London, April 1 -- The UK will host a meeting of foreign ministers of 35 countries this week to discuss ways to ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday.
"The Defense Secretary John Healey has been in the Middle East speaking to our partners. And the UK has now brought together 35 nations around our statement of intent to push as one for maritime security across the Gulf," he said.
The UK has now convened 35 countries in a joint statement to enhance maritime security. Later this week, a meeting hosted by the Foreign Secretary will bring these nations together to explore all viable diplomatic and political measures to restore freedom of navigation, protect trapped vessels and seafarers, an...