The Maldives has co-sponsored the draft United Nations Security Council Resolution on the Strait of Hormuz in solidarity with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan, and in support of maritime security, safe navigation, and the protection of international trade and supply chains.
The Foreign Ministry said that the country's position on the draft Resolution is without prejudice to its established views on the law of the sea, including United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), customary international law, freedom of navigation, and the rights and jurisdiction of archipelagic States, and reserves its position on any interpretation of the draft Resolution that may affect its national interests, maritime jurisdiction, or the rights of archipelagic States under international law.
It said that the Maldives continues to underscore the urgent need to avoid further escalation in the region, and minimise and mitigate humanitarian impacts, particularly in the context of global supply chain disruptions and effects on vulnerable economies.
The Maldives urged all parties to respect international law and calls for meaningful dialogue and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and preserve stability in the region.
