A Paris videoconference will gather non‑belligerent countries to design a purely defensive mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Details may shape regional security and shipping.
On Friday in Paris, there will be a video conference with the participation of France and the United Kingdom with partner countries that are ready to join a multilateral defensive mission to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
This was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron on X. He assured that the conference would bring together non-belligerent countries that can contribute to a purely defensive mission.
Key Points and Format of Interaction
“France and the United Kingdom will hold this Friday’s conference in Paris, which will bring together in a video-conference format non-belligerent countries ready to contribute alongside us to a multilateral and purely defensive mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait, as soon as safety conditions permit.”
– Emmanuel Macron
According to the president, the day before he also discussed developments with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Macron urged resuming talks, previously suspended in Islamabad, to avoid misunderstandings and not to allow further escalation. He stressed that the ceasefire must be observed by all sides to lay the foundations for stabilizing the region.
According to reports, about 40 country could join the multinational mission, which differs from American efforts and is conceived as a separate defensive initiative.
Note that the Paris and London initiative is designed to coordinate with partner countries to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
All sides expressed readiness to strengthen multilateral efforts to support security in the region and reassure world markets of the stability of sea routes.
France and Britain will discuss with partners the defense mission in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday