At the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore, Qatar rejected a proposal to impose a permanent transit fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, said such a measure would ultimately place additional economic pressure on global consumers. He emphasized that Qatar and its Gulf partners oppose any long-term toll or fee system for maritime traffic in the strait.
However, Sheikh Saud indicated that discussions could be possible regarding temporary fees under specific circumstances. He noted that limited-time charges could be considered if they were linked to activities such as mine clearance or special security operations.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy and trade routes. Ongoing talks between Iran and Oman about potential control mechanisms in the area have drawn attention to Qatar’s stance, which analysts view as significant for international trade and energy markets. Any new fees or restrictions in this passage could affect global energy supply and commodity prices.
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