WANA (Aug 25) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have discussed a phased framework for restoring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, including the establishment of a temporary joint maritime corridor and a joint project to clear mines from the waterway.

 

During Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi’s visit to Tehran on Tuesday, he held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on bilateral and regional issues.

 

According to a joint statement, the talks focused on the importance both countries attach to restoring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while respecting their respective sovereignty and sovereign rights.

 

In light of the current situation in the Strait, which the two sides said has resulted from the recent war and its devastating consequences, the ministers discussed a phased framework that could provide a practical and workable basis for moving forward.

 

The proposed framework includes the creation of a temporary joint maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and an agreement to carry out a joint project to clear mines from the waterway.

 

Technical negotiations between the two sides will continue with the aim of reaching an agreement on a permanent maritime corridor and the future management of the Strait. The talks will also address mechanisms for information sharing, traffic management, and the provision of related maritime and security services.

 

The two sides also stressed the importance of holding joint consultations with regional countries bordering the waters of the Persian Gulf.

 

They further emphasized the need to comply with applicable international law and respect the sovereign rights of coastal states.

 

The Omani foreign minister’s visit to Tehran is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and continuing political consultations between Iran and Oman, as two coastal states of the Strait of Hormuz, with the goal of contributing to peace and security in the region.