Japanese FM affirms support for Oman, no Strait reopening
The Japanese government has stated that it is not offering a specific proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but it supports Omani efforts to reduce tension and enhance freedom and safety of navigation in the region. This was announced during the visit of Japan’s Foreign Minister to the Sultanate of Oman, where discussions covered developments in Iran, security of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and support for mediation efforts between the United States and Iran. Japan relies on the region for more than 90% of its oil imports, making the safety of navigation through the strait essential to its economy, which has been greatly affected by the recent crisis. Japan has launched the "Power Asia" initiative to strengthen energy resilience and aims to support Middle Eastern countries in facing oil supply crises, expanding bilateral cooperation with Oman beyond energy to include investment in hydrogen and clean energy, as well as port development to reduce dependency on the Strait of Hormuz. Japan also plans to prepare support packages to enhance the resilience of the region’s economies, while ongoing trade negotiations with Oman and Gulf countries continue.
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