We are against all restrictions, all systems that in practice mean that the strait is privatized and, of course, all tariffs, Macron says at a press conference in Paris.
The meeting continued to plan for an international effort to ensure maritime safety, work that will continue with a new meeting in London next week.
"Sweden stands ready to contribute, after a permanent ceasefire, to ensuring free passage through the strait," writes Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M), one of the meeting participants, in a post on X on Friday afternoon.
Germany on board
According to Starmer, the effort will be led by France and the UK and will begin "as soon as conditions allow."
About a dozen countries have reportedly said they are ready to participate, including Germany and Italy.
For example, through mine clearance or patrolling aircraft. That is possible for us. And we would also like to see participation from the United States, says German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the press conference in Paris.
Trump: Stay away!
However, US President Donald Trump does not seem interested in any assistance regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
"Now that the Hormuz situation is over, I received a phone call from NATO asking if we needed help. I told them to stay away, as long as it's not just about filling ships with oil," Trump writes, and he also calls NATO countries "worthless" and "a paper tiger."
