ASEAN ministers urge Strait of Hormuz openness
The article discusses the efforts of the foreign ministers of Southeast Asian countries to ensure freedom of navigation in international straits, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions with Iran, which announced the closure of the strait in response to American and Israeli strikes. This has led to an energy supply crisis and rising prices. The U.S. Secretary of State warned that Iran's control of the strait presents a serious precedent and hinders freedom of navigation, calling for unobstructed passage. The meetings also focused on strengthening cooperation in the energy sector and intensifying calls for restraint in the Middle East conflict, emphasizing the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and vital waterways such as the Strait of Malacca and Singapore, despite challenges related to regional disputes between China and the Philippines.
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