Pakistan urges diplomacy, maritime cooperation amid Hormuz crisis

Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN has warned that disruptions to global maritime routes, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, pose a serious threat to international peace, economic stability and developing nations.

Speaking at the UNSC on maritime security, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad emphasised that safeguarding sea lanes is essential not only for trade but also for broader development and security goals.

“Global maritime spaces are a key geostrategic arena where the challenges of the 21st century intersect.

They are the lifeline of global commerce, bellwether of Earth’s environment,” he said, noting that modern economies depend heavily on uninterrupted seaborne trade.

Ahmad pointed to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz as a clear example of how maritime instability can cascade into global crises.

“The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its cascading effects on food and energy security and supply-chain disruption is a case in point,” he said.