Oman's Foreign Minister Busaidi, who is in France for official meetings, made assessments to Monte Carlo International Radio regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz, mechanisms related to maritime services, and the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States.
Busaidi said they want the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the global economy and regional countries, to remain safe and open to all.
Explaining that the existing dialogue between Oman and Iran is based on the necessity for any agreements to be consistent with international law rules, Busaidi emphasized that Oman is committed to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and that new arrangements in the strait should not deviate from the framework of international legitimacy.
Referring to the debates on charging for passage through the strait, Busaidi stated that Oman does not support this, but noted that mechanisms related to maritime services such as enhancing navigation safety, emergency preparedness, and combating pollution could be considered.
Busaidi said any regulation on this matter would be made in consultation with countries and companies using the strait. Stating that his country supports the implementation of the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States and the reduction of tensions, Busaidi also reported that there is consensus among the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on this issue.
A Joint Hormuz Committee was established between Iran and Oman for the management of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the committee held its first meeting in Oman yesterday.
