The Maldives has co-sponsored a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, aligning itself with Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan amid growing concerns over maritime security and the stability of global trade routes.
The move reflects the Maldives’ support for safe navigation, maritime security, and the protection of international trade and supply chains. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, with disruptions in the area carrying wider implications for energy markets, shipping, and vulnerable import-dependent economies.
While supporting the draft resolution, the Maldives stated that its position does not affect its established views on the law of the sea. This includes its position on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, customary international law, freedom of navigation, and the rights and jurisdiction of archipelagic states.
The Maldives also reserved its position on any interpretation of the draft resolution that could affect its national interests, maritime jurisdiction, or the rights of archipelagic states under international law. This reflects the country’s effort to support regional maritime stability while maintaining its longstanding legal position as an archipelagic state.
The government said there is an urgent need to avoid further escalation in the region and to reduce humanitarian impacts, particularly as disruptions to global supply chains can place additional pressure on vulnerable economies.
The Maldives called on all parties to respect international law and pursue meaningful dialogue and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and preserve regional stability.
