Montreux Convention

The Montreux Convention, signed in 1936, is an agreement that governs the passage of naval ships through the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits in Turkey. It ensures that these waterways, crucial for international shipping as they connect the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, remain open to all nations for trade. The Convention allows Turkey to regulate maritime traffic, particularly during wartime, while guaranteeing the rights of civilian vessels. This balance aims to maintain peace and security in the region while facilitating free navigation for global commerce.