The Maldives has co-sponsored a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz in solidarity with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Jordan.

In a statement, the Government said the resolution supports maritime security, safe navigation and the protection of international trade and global supply chains amid rising regional tensions.

The Maldives stated that its position on the draft resolution remains consistent with 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 of archipelagic states.

The Government also reserved its position on any interpretation of the resolution that could affect the Maldives’ national interests, maritime jurisdiction or the rights of archipelagic states under international law.

The statement further stressed the urgent need to avoid further escalation in the region and minimise humanitarian impacts, particularly 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 reduce tensions and maintain regional stability.