Romania Joins Efforts to Ensure Free Navigation in Hormuz Strait

Romania's President announced the country's decision to join the statement by the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan to ensure free navigation in the Hormuz Strait, a fundamental principle of international law. According to Jin10, Romania's involvement is driven by the severe impact that a closure of the strait would have on global energy markets and the world economy, effects that are also felt in Romania, particularly in fuel prices. To address this, Romania is prepared to participate in international efforts to maintain prices at a level affordable for its citizens. The President emphasized Romania's clear decision not to engage in Middle Eastern conflicts and to work with international partners towards de-escalation.