Xinhua News Agency, Doha, June 23 (Reporter Wang Qiang) Muscat News: Oman and Iran issued a joint statement in Muscat on the 23rd, stating that as littoral states of the Strait of Hormuz, Oman and Iran reaffirm their commitment to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with applicable international law.
The statement emphasized that all arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz must fully respect the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the two countries as littoral states of the strait. The two sides reaffirmed the importance of maintaining the Strait of Hormuz as a safe and open waterway for international navigation, and stressed that they will continue to strengthen cooperation to promote maritime security, freedom of navigation, and regional stability.
The two sides stated that they will continue dialogue on the Strait of Hormuz issue through a joint working group established between their foreign ministries, with a view to reaching agreement on a future navigation management mechanism for the strait, related service arrangements, and fee standards, and ensuring that such arrangements comply with international standards. The two sides also agreed to conduct consultations with Gulf littoral states and other relevant parties.
