Ready to help with Hormuz strait, stabilise energy markets, say European countries and Japan
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Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan said in a statement they are ready to join “appropriate efforts” to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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- European nations and Japan condemned Iran's attacks and demanded an immediate halt to these actions.
- These nations are prepared to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz via "appropriate efforts".
- They plan to stabilise energy markets by increasing output with certain energy-producing nations.
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LONDON - Leading nations in Europe said in a joint statement with Japan on March 19 they would take steps to stabilise energy markets and were ready to join “appropriate efforts” to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The statement from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan, condemned attacks by Iran and called on it to halt its actions immediately.
It also said they would work with certain energy producing nations to increase output and stabilise markets.
“We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait,” the statement said.
“We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning.”
Welcoming the release of strategic petroleum reserves, the statement added: “We will take other steps to stabilise energy markets, including working with certain producing nations to increase output.” REUTERS
