UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have launched a Global Maritime Security Initiative focused on the Strait of Hormuz. About 40 countries, India among them, joined the virtual meeting held in 2026.
- Aim: Guarantee freedom of navigation and keep vital shipping lanes secure.
- Focus: Protecting commercial vessels and stabilising global energy supply chains during regional tensions.
- Strait of Hormuz: Links the Persian Gulf with world markets and is a crucial passage for oil and gas trade.
India's participation reflects its dependence on Gulf energy imports and safe sea routes.