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UN plan to enhance Strait of Hormuz safety
The United Nations is seeking a practical step to organize vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz via a mechanism that includes vessel registration and coordination of maritime movements in Oman, aimed at reducing risks and safeguarding navigation, especially in light of declining passage activity and rising oil and fertilizer prices. UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced that this mechanism, developed in collaboration with international entities, focuses initially on fertilizers and raw materials, with the potential for expansion. He welcomed the participation of the involved countries and their approval to activate the initiative. It is expected that Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi will visit Tehran to discuss ways to organize navigation through the strait and strengthen bilateral cooperation amid decreased vessel traffic due to the blockade imposed on Iranian ports, as fewer than 20 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past week. The initiative aims to rebuild confidence in maritime transit and find solutions to end conflicts that harm international trade and food security, with an emphasis on safeguarding international rights and the legal responsibilities related to navigation in the region.
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