Abdulaziz Alwasil, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has stressed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz to global trade and energy security during a joint press conference involving Gulf Cooperation Council member states and the United States.
Speaking on a proposed resolution concerning freedom of navigation, Alwasil warned that any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could have serious consequences for international markets and supply chains.
“The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints,” he said. “Any threat to navigation in this corridor directly impacts the stability of global markets and energy supplies.”
He highlighted the wider humanitarian and economic implications of disruptions to maritime trade, noting that interruptions could affect the movement of essential goods, medical supplies and humanitarian assistance.
Alwasil also called for stronger international cooperation to safeguard maritime security and ensure the uninterrupted flow of global trade in line with international law.
“We must work collectively to reduce tensions and prevent further escalation,” he said. “Protecting key maritime routes is essential for maintaining regional and international peace and security.”
The Saudi representative emphasised that coordinated global action would be necessary to preserve stability in strategic waterways and reinforce confidence in international trade routes amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.
