Sixty countries back declaration opposing strait tolls

Key facts

• Sixty countries backed a declaration opposing tolls and restrictions on international straits.
• The declaration aims to preserve freedom of navigation.
• It opposes measures that would hamper lawful navigation through straits.
• Supporters include EU members, Australia, Japan, and the UK.

Sixty countries have backed a declaration opposing the imposition of tolls and restrictions on navigation through international straits. The statement, supported by members of the European Union, Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom, pledges to work to preserve freedom of navigation.