On 2 April 2026, the UK Prime Minister held a telephone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and stressed the urgent need for de‑escalation. They highlighted the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to restore freedom of navigation, noting that current disruptions are increasing global shipping costs. The issue will be a key topic at a UK‑hosted meeting later that day, chaired by the Foreign Secretary and attended by the Italian Foreign Minister and more than 35 other countries. Both prime ministers agreed to maintain close cooperation in support of Europe’s collective security and to keep in regular contact.
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