Elysee says France and United Kingdom convene Hormuz summit - Speech Brief
17 April 2026 00:00 UTC · Elysee · Elysee Statement · Source · Email X Link

Elysee says France and United Kingdom convene Hormuz summit

Key points

  • Called for immediate, unrestricted reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
  • Establishing independent, strictly defensive multinational mission; coordinate diplomatic, economic and military support

TL;DR

  • France and the United Kingdom brought together 51 countries for an international summit on the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Called for the unconditional, unrestricted and immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and welcomed an announcement that the strait will be reopened.
  • Confirmed establishment of an independent, strictly defensive multinational mission to protect merchant vessels, reassure commercial maritime operators and conduct mine-clearing operations following an agreement on a durable ceasefire; affirmed support for freedom of navigation, international law, energy security, and work with the International Maritime Organization.
Original text

Aujourd’hui, la France et le Royaume-Uni ont réuni 51 pays pour un sommet international sur le détroit d’Ormuz. Cette réunion a souligné la détermination de la communauté internationale à défendre la liberté de navigation, à faire respecter le droit international et à préserver la stabilité économique mondiale et la sécurité énergétique. Nous avons exprimé notre ferme soutien à un règlement diplomatique complet du co...

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