Staff Reporter:
Bangladesh yesterday strongly condemned the Houthi’s declaration of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, warning that such actions could escalate tensions, undermine regional peace and stability, and disrupt international maritime trade.
“The government of Bangladesh strongly condemns the declaration of a naval blockade against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Houthis,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release yester-day.
Bangladesh said such actions risk escalating tensions in the region while posing threats to peace, stability and the smooth flow of international maritime commerce.
Reaffirming its commitment to freedom of navigation, Bangladesh stressed the importance of uninter-rupted and lawful navigation along international maritime routes, including in the Red Sea, in accord-ance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The Foreign Ministry underscored the critical importance of the Red Sea to the global economy, describ-ing it as a vital conduit for international trade and energy supplies.
“Any disruption in the Red Sea, which is a vital conduit of global trade and energy supply, would result in serious economic consequences for people around the world,” the statement said.
