No transit fees plan for Strait of Hormuz, says Oman
Oman said on Thursday that future arrangements relating to the Strait of Hormuz will not involve the imposition of transit fees.
The Foreign Minister on Oman, Sayyid bin Hamood Albusaidi made the remarks at a joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the United States of America in Bahrain.
He reaffirmed the country’s commitment to ensuring free and secure navigation through the strategic waterway.
He said the navigation is also in line with its obligations under international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The minister said Oman, as a littoral state of the Strait of Hormuz, bears a special responsibility in supporting international efforts to secure maritime navigation.
He said that Oman supports the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States of America and Iran, stressing the importance of achieving its objectives to realise the desired peace.
He underscored the importance of restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring the safe flow of maritime traffic.
Also on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Mr Albusaidi stressed the importance of continuing coordination in managing the strait.
(Xinhua/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
World
Haitian Ohio college graduate dies by suicide after losing protected status
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Mr Bel died on Monday walking into oncoming traffic after parking his vehicle on the right shoulder of Interstate 70.
Abuja
Three Abuja motorists bag non-custodial sentencing for causing obstruction
The trio, Messrs Olayinka, Jamma and Patrick, pleaded guilty.
Health
Kaduna begins three-day workshop on 2027 health sector targets
“An unfunded activity is not a plan; it is an aspiration,” Ms Ahmed said.
Heading 4
Uber leaves Nigeria as poverty, insecurity mar Tinubu regime
Uber said in a statement, “After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.”
NationWide
Amaechi unfit to be Nigeria’s vice president: Wike
Mr Wike made the remarks during a media chat on Wednesday.
NationWide
Miyetti Allah seeks Tinubu’s intervention over leader’s continued detention
Mr Gidado-Bebeji “If there is a lawful basis for any further investigation or prosecution, due process should be strictly followed.”
