Singapore 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 principle of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The country's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that the right of transit passage is a right, not a privilege to be granted by the bordering state.
Singapore has taken a stance on the Strait of Hormuz issue. The country will not negotiate with Iran for safe passage. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan explained that this is a matter of principle, as the right of transit passage is part of customary international law. Several nations have struck deals with Iran for safe passage, but Singapore will not engage in such negotiations. The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global shipping, and Singapore's position is based on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The country is exploring alternative arrangements for safe transit.
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