Oman Highlights Commitment to Freedom of Navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the country continues to engage in transparent and impartial cooperation with all parties to restore and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz based on international law. Muscat has emphasized that these efforts occur within the framework of discussions and initiatives related to maritime traffic in this vital waterway.

The ministry’s official statement underscored Oman’s full commitment to its obligations as a member of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This convention provides the legal framework for the peaceful use of the seas and guarantees freedom of navigation.

Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also called on all parties to respect international law and fulfill their commitments to maintaining security and freedom of navigation.

The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most important waterways, through which a significant portion of maritime trade and energy transportation passes. Any tensions in the strait could have wide-ranging regional and international consequences.