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S’pore will not negotiate for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz as matter of principle: Vivian

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Singapore will not negotiate with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that the right of transit passage is a matter of principle and not a privilege to be granted by the bordering state.

Singapore will not negotiate with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The decision is based on the principle of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the right of transit passage is not a privilege to be granted by the bordering state. Several countries have struck deals with Iran for safe passage, but Singapore will not engage in such negotiations. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway, and Singapore's position is important for global shipping. The country is exploring alternative arrangements for safe transit.

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