Sixty countries back declaration opposing strait tolls
- The Philippines and 59 other countries backed a declaration opposing tolls and other restrictions on lawful passage through international straits.
- Kaja Kallas announced the declaration, which emphasized the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as a basis for maritime activities.
- The signatories warned that maritime disruptions could affect global trade, energy supplies, supply chains, and food security.
- The countries pledged to strengthen maritime cooperation, reject coercive actions, and oppose unlawful fees, tolls, and other barriers to navigation.
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Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and has demanded payment for passage through this route. The EU statement, meanwhile, stated that it opposes any such measures.
PH joins 59 nations in pledge to uphold freedom of navigation
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, together with 59 other countries, pledged to uphold freedom of navigation and oppose restrictions on lawful maritime passage, saying the principle is “vital for global security.” The pledge, announced Monday, Oct. 12, by European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, stressed the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) in gover…
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برس بيIn the Declaration, we support ongoing multilateral initiatives, both defensive and non-escalated, aimed at maintaining freedom of navigation. The Declaration enjoys the support of States, including members of the European Union, Australia, Japan, and Britain. The Declaration further opposes any measures, including illegal charges, transit fees or discriminatory restrictions, or requirements for prior authorization or other conditions that would…
No tolls: 60 countries back EU declaration opposing fees on shipping via straits
Over 60 countries have backed an EU declaration opposing fees on ships using international straits amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. The move signals collective resistance to restrictions on lawful navigation as Iran links access to its demands.
The declaration is supported by countries such as the member states of the European Union, Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom The post Sixty countries in favor of the declaration against the imposition of tolls in straits used for international navigation appeared first on in.gr.
Today, 60 States have endorsed an international declaration in which they undertake to work towards the preservation of the freedom of maritime navigation and to oppose the imposition of illegal transit charges in straits used for international navigation.
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