Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Saeed Al-Maawali affirmed on Wednesday that the Sultanate’s position on the Strait of Hormuz is clear, stressing that no transit fees can be imposed on ships in accordance with all international maritime agreements signed by Oman.
Al-Maawali made the remarks in response to a question by a member of Oman’s Shura Council during its 14th regular session of the third annual sitting of the tenth term, where the minister reviewed the ministry’s key initiatives and achievements.
He noted that some countries, including Iran and the United States, have not signed certain maritime agreements, creating a “legal gap,” and added, that Oman’s Foreign Ministry is engaged in discussions on the matter, expressing hope for positive developments.
He stressed that the Strait of Hormuz is a natural passage, not man-made, and therefore “no fees can be imposed under existing agreements.”
On the ports sector, Al-Maawali said it is witnessing notable growth, with cargo handling exceeding 143 million tons and container throughput reaching 5.1 million TEUs in 2025.
He added that expansion and development projects, along with the attraction of quality investments, contributed to a 17.4 percent increase in sector revenues.
— KUNA
