Oman's foreign minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi has said Muscat “does not support imposing transit fees” on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving the door open to charges for optional maritime services.
In remarks to French radio station Monte Carlo Doualiya, which have been posted on X by his ministry, Albusaidi said fees for "maritime, environmental and navigational services" could be discussed voluntarily with beneficiary countries and shipping companies.
Albusaidi said such services could include improving navigational safety, protecting waters from pollution and strengthening preparedness for accidents or emergencies.
He added that Oman could draw on existing frameworks such as those used in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore when considering such arrangements.
As per the terms agreed in the Islamabad MoU between Tehran and US, Oman and Iran held talks on Sunday on the future management of Hormuz.
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