Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: Vivian Balakrishnan
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Singapore's Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that the country will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing it as a right under international law. The minister emphasized that transit through such waterways is a right, not a privilege, and is codified in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Singapore will not negotiate for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said transit through such waterways is a right, not a privilege. The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway used for international navigation, and this right is codified in the UNCLOS. Singapore is a signatory to the UNCLOS. The minister emphasized that the principle applies even to states that have not ratified UNCLOS. Singapore is working with regional counterparts to explore additional arrangements for safe transit.
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