Trump and Xi Jinping discuss Strait of Hormuz security
The two leaders agree on the necessity of keeping the waterway open to ensure global energy flow
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U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping discussed Strait of Hormuz security in a phone call, the strategic waterway through which approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies pass.
The White House reported that the two leaders reached a shared consensus that the strait "must remain open to support the free flow of energy," underscoring the paramount importance both countries attach to the stability of international energy markets.
The conversation came at a time when Chinese vessels transit the vital waterway located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, making China a direct party to the navigation security equation in this sensitive region.
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a major artery for Gulf oil exports to Asian and global markets, with any disruption carrying far-reaching economic consequences. Neither Washington nor Beijing disclosed additional details about the substance of the talks.
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