80 countries sign joint statement calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz

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Eighty countries have called for shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz to be fully restored, citing disruption to trade and energy markets. Bahrain’s foreign minister presented the joint statement at a UN Security Council media event and urged implementation of Resolution 2817.

A group of 80 countries has called for shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz to be fully restored, arguing that continued disruption is affecting trade and energy markets. Bahrain’s foreign minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani presented the joint statement urging the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2817 during a UN Security Council media ...