United KingdomYīngguó英国to convene / to gatherzhàojí召集more than / overyú逾40 countriessì shí guó40国regardingjiù就Strait of HormuzHuò ěr mù zī hǎixiá霍尔木兹海峡re- / againchóngxīn重新reopening / openingkāifàng开放to launch / to holdzhǎnkāi展开multilateral talksduōbiān huìtán多边会谈。
April 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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China & WorldUK Convenes More Than 40 Nations for Multilateral Talks on Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The UK chaired an emergency virtual meeting of foreign ministers from more than 40 countries on April 2 to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing blockade has pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel and caused severe disruption to global supply chains.
The UK Foreign Office chaired a meeting on April 2 with over 40 foreign ministers regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States, citing the Iran war as unilateral action, explicitly refused to participate in multilateral consultations.
All attending parties achieved consensus on core positions: Iran has no right to levy transit fees on passing ships, and freedom of navigation rights cannot be deprived.
After the meeting, the joint statement demanded Iran immediately restore access to this strategic waterway carrying approximately 20% of global oil and gas shipping volume.
After meeting conclusion, all parties' military planners will conduct dedicated consultations next week on mine clearance and escort plans.
The current blockade has lasted over one month, with oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel, causing severe impacts on global supply chains and airline industries.
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