The office of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Wednesday that he will travel to the Gulf region for high-level talks aimed at ensuring the continued opening of the Strait of Hormuz, following the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
In a statement, Starmer welcomed the ceasefire reached overnight, describing it as “a moment of relief for the region and the world” after weeks of heightened tensions that threatened global energy supplies and trade routes, BBC reports.
He stressed the importance of sustained diplomatic coordination, saying, “We must do everything we can, in cooperation with our partners, to support and maintain the ceasefire, transform it into a permanent agreement, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
According to the British government, the visit will focus on advancing diplomatic efforts with Gulf partners to reinforce the truce and prevent further escalation, while working toward a long-term resolution to the conflict.
The statement added that discussions will also address the need to protect both the British and global economy from future disruptions, particularly those linked to instability in vital shipping lanes.
The diplomatic push comes amid broader international support for the ceasefire, with European leaders, including Germany’s chancellor, calling for renewed negotiations aimed at securing a lasting end to the conflict.
