Qatar says temporary charges ‘negotiable’
Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister stated that the country opposes a permanent toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He mentioned that a temporary fee could be negotiable if it aids in reopening the waterway. This statement was made during the Shangri-La Dialogue.
- ▪Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister expressed opposition to a permanent toll for the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪He indicated that a temporary fee could be negotiable under certain conditions.
- ▪The comments were made during the Shangri-La Dialogue.
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Toggle PlayQatar rejects a set Strait of Hormuz toll, says temporary charges 'negotiable'NewsFeedQatar says temporary charges ‘negotiable’Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani has told the Shangri-La Dialogue that his country would oppose a permanent toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that Qatar would find a temporary fee negotiable, if it was to be used to help reopen the waterway, by removing sea mines, for example.Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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