More than 60 countries, including India, held urgent talks to chart a path to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns over the disruption of energy supplies amid the US-Iran war.
The UK-led virtual meeting focused on diplomatic and economic options to restore shipping through the critical energy corridor, amid fears that Donald Trump could end US operations without securing access to the strait.
India was among the key participants, represented by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who called for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy.
The meeting reflected growing concern among US allies that Washington may not prioritise reopening Hormuz, and participants began preparing contingency plans if that fails.
Military planners from participating nations are set to meet next week to examine how naval assets could be deployed to secure and de-mine the Strait of Hormuz.
