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Online Meeting of Foreign Ministers on the Strait of Hormuz
April 2, 2026
On April 2, commencing at 8:00 p.m., Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, participated in an online meeting of Foreign Ministers on the Strait of Hormuz, hosted by the United Kingdom.
- At the meeting, participants from each country and international organization reaffirmed the position set out in the Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz, issued on March 19 between the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan. They also exchanged views on diplomatic efforts to ensure the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Minister MOTEGI reiterated the importance of an early de-escalation of the situation. He also stated that Japan has proposed, at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the establishment of safe maritime corridors to ensure the safety of all vessels and crew currently retained in the Persian Gulf, including those of Japan, and called for cooperation from each country. Furthermore, he underscored the importance of each country making its utmost effort to ensure a stable energy supply.
- Participants from each country and international organization explained their respective efforts and concurred that they would continue to work closely together.