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2026-07-19 03:46:14
Saudi state television reported that the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, in a joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation, unanimously opposed any "illegal claims" regarding sovereignty or control over the strait. As one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz handles nearly one-third of global seaborne crude oil trade. Its navigational safety has long had a crucial impact on the stability of the global energy market and trade order. This joint statement from both sides has attracted widespread attention from the international community.
