Sixty nations oppose transit fee plans

Sixty countries endorsed a declaration opposing the imposition of illegal transit fees on straits used for international navigation, such as the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the importance of maintaining freedom of international maritime passage. The declaration underscores rejection of any restrictive measures that could hinder the passage of ships, reflecting a collective commitment to multilateral initiatives to ensure the security and safety of maritime shipping. This comes at a time when a UN statement and international treaties have placed blame on the legitimacy of mandatory fees for crossing straits, affirming that there is no legal basis for such charges, in order to preserve open and secure international navigation.

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