Oman urges safe navigation of Hormuz amid trade and food security concerns
At the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, Oman’s permanent representative highlighted how disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could ripple through global trade, energy and food supplies, especially for vulnerable economies.
During a special WTO session in Geneva, Idris Abdulrahman Al Khanjari, Oman's permanent representative to the UN, warned that recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz expose the tight link between trade, energy, food security and overall economic stability. He described the strait as a vital global trade corridor whose stability directly influences transport, insurance and commodity costs, disproportionately harming developing and vulnerable economies.
Oman called for safe, regular, and unhindered passage in line with the international law of the sea, emphasizing its policy of constructive neutrality and quiet diplomacy. Al Khanjari said Oman is maintaining dialogue with Iran and GCC members to forge practical, sustainable navigation arrangements. He also noted Oman's recent rescue of a commercial vessel crew off Musandam as a reminder of the human dimension of maritime security. The session, organized by UNCTAD, reflected growing international anxiety over potential supply-chain shocks stemming from Hormuz disruptions.
Why it matters
Disruptions in Hormuz could raise global trade costs and strain economies already vulnerable to food and energy price spikes.
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