France circulates draft UN resolution on Hormuz navigation
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- France has circulated a new draft resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera diplomatic sources.
- The draft calls for freedom of navigation and recognizes member states’ right to defend their vessels.
France has circulated a new draft resolution addressing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to diplomatic sources cited by Al Jazeera.
The draft reaffirms the principle of freedom of navigation for vessels and the right of UN member states to take measures to defend their ships.
According to the sources, the proposed resolution also supports efforts to reach a lasting, comprehensive diplomatic solution to the disputes and conflicts affecting the region.
The draft encourages voluntary efforts by states to clear maritime mines and provide defensive escorts for vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal comes amid heightened tensions around the strategic waterway, a major route for global energy shipments. Further details on the draft, including whether it will be formally submitted to the UN Security Council, were not immediately available.
