Germany, China agree on need to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Berlin

BERLIN, April 2 (Reuters) - Germany and China both want to restore the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and agree that individual states must not control sea lanes or levy tolls for passage, the foreign ministry in Berlin said on social media platform X on Thursday.

China can exert its influence on Iran to bring about a negotiated solution and an end to hostilities against the Gulf states, added the ministry.