STOCKHOLM, April 17 (Reuters) - Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to
Nordic Leaders Support Iran's Statement on Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Nordic Response to Strait of Hormuz Developments
Background of the Strait of Hormuz Announcement
STOCKHOLM, April 17 (Reuters) - Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to find lasting solutions to the conflict.
Details of Iran's Statement
Iran said earlier on Friday the strait was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon.
Statements from Nordic Leaders
Finnish President Alexander Stubb
"Finland stands ready to work on a solution that brings stability to the region and respects international law," Stubb said on X.
Other Nordic Leaders and International Involvement
Statements by Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson were made following a meeting led by Britain and France.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom, editing by Louise Rasmussen and Terje Solsvik)
