The Saudi Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, issued a formal statement on Tuesday emphasizing the Kingdom's commitment to the security of vital international waterways. During the session held in Riyadh, the Cabinet rejected any attempts to weaponize maritime routes, such as the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden, for political pressure or coercion.
The Council underscored that the use of these strategic passages must remain strictly in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. A key component of the Cabinet's stance is the call to restore the status quo in the Strait of Hormuz to conditions existing prior to February 28, specifically opposing the imposition of any new fees or navigation restrictions that could disrupt global trade flows.
Furthermore, the Cabinet addressed the broader regional security environment, welcoming a recent statement from members of the UN Security Council. This international consensus condemned the ongoing attacks by Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels operating in the region. By highlighting these threats to maritime security, the Saudi government reaffirmed its intent to work with international partners to ensure the safety of shipping lanes that are critical to both the regional economy and global energy supplies.
The report reflects an official statement from the Saudi Council of Ministers, which acts as the primary source for government policy and declarations. The core message regarding the protection of maritime navigation and the condemnation of Houthi attacks is consistent with established Saudi foreign policy and recent regional security discourse.
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Original report: Saudi Gazette