Together with other countries that are participating in such a peaceful use want to contribute to the to restore free navigation in the Straitwe wanted to get together, wrote French President Emmanuel Macron on X.
“This strictly defensive mission, separate from the warring parties, should be carried out as soon as the situation allows.”
Macron recently spoke of a dozen countries that wanted to take part in such an initiative. France did not initially say who exactly would be at the conference or when it would take place. (sda/dpa)
No effort must be spared to swiftly reach, through diplomatic means, a strong and lasting settlement to the conflict in the Middle East.
Such a settlement must provide the region with a robust framework enabling all to live in peace and security.…
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) April 13, 2026