Maldives Co-Sponsors UN Security Council Draft Resolution on Strait of Hormuz

The Maldives has co-sponsored a draft United Nations Security Council Resolution on the Strait of Hormuz in support of maritime security, safe navigation, and the protection of international trade and supply chains.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Maldives joined the initiative in solidarity with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan.

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The ministry stated that the Maldives’ position on the draft resolution remains without prejudice to its established views on the law of the sea, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), customary international law, freedom of navigation, and the rights and jurisdiction of archipelagic states.

It also stated that the Maldives 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.

The Foreign Ministry said the Maldives continues to stress the urgent need to avoid further escalation in the region and minimise humanitarian impacts, particularly in relation to disruptions to global supply chains and the effects on vulnerable economies.

The Maldives also urged all parties to respect international law and called for meaningful dialogue and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and preserve regional stability.