The EU says the opening of Ormuz is good news but insists that travel must be free
"The imposition of tolls for transit would set a dangerous precedent," said the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. On the other hand, in the context of the crisis and convened by France and the United Kingdom, 50 countries and international organizations have met in Paris. They have announced the launch of a "neutral" maritime mission to "assist and protect" ships passing through the Persian Gulf.
The High Representative for Foreign Affairs of the European Union (EU), Kaja Kallas, welcomed Iran's opening of Ormuz, but warned that the maritime route " must remain open "and that travel must be free .
Kallas participated by videoconference in the Paris meeting between France and the United Kingdom for a response to the Hormuz crisis. Paris, just as Iran's announcement came.
At the end of it, he has expressed his opposition to the toll suggested by Iran and stressed that it would be a "dangerous precedent . "" Iran must reject any intention to impose a tax on its passage, "he said.
In the same vein, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen (who has also attended the meeting in a telematic manner), has proclaimed that the 'navigation' of Ormuz must be carried out 'in complete and complete freedom', which, in her words, is' an urgent and shared priority '.
Macron and Starmer announce a "defensive" mission in Ormuz
At the end of the meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the launch of a "neutral" naval mission to "help and protect" merchant ships crossing the Persian Gulf.
Macron said the mission will be completed with "diplomatic work" and called on the US and Israel to also participate.
In the same vein, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed his intention to launch a "multinational" mission led by London and Paris to "protect freedom of navigation."
"It shall be a peaceful and defensive mission, which shall ensure commercial interests and assist in the removal of mines. We invite all nations interested in the free flow of global trade to unite. Some have already expressed their willingness to cooperate, "he explains, but does not specify how many countries have been willing to provide military resources. Some 10 nations would be willing to participate in that mission, including Italy eta Germany. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has acknowledged that he would like to "participate in the US."
Paris summit. EFE
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