Libya chaired an emergency consultative meeting of the Arab Group at the United Nations headquarters in New York to coordinate Arab positions regarding recent diplomatic developments and a draft resolution expected to be presented to the UN Security Council later this week concerning maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The meeting was led by Libya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Taher El-Sunni, and attended by Arab ambassadors and permanent representatives from member states at the UN headquarters.
During the session, participants received a briefing from Bahrain’s representative regarding the proposed resolution, which is expected to be introduced jointly by the United States and Bahrain with support from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
Discussions focused on the details of the draft resolution and the broader implications for regional stability, maritime security, and international shipping routes. Delegates also exchanged views on the importance of preserving coordinated Arab positions on major regional and international issues, particularly those connected to security and stability in the Gulf region and surrounding waterways.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors, serving as a critical route for global oil exports and international commercial shipping.