Indonesia calls for G20 unity against global crises in foreign ministers’ meetin...
Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir urged members to strengthen dialogue to resolve escalating geopolitical tensions, including conflicts affecting the Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea and the Red Sea.
Indonesia has urged the G20 to unify in addressing global crises during a foreign minister's meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Speaking at the plenary session, Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir emphasized the need for strengthened dialogue to resolve escalating geopolitical tensions. He specifically highlighted conflicts affecting the Strait of Hormuz, the Black Sea, and the Red Sea, noting that these disputes had disrupted crucial global trade routes and threatened supplies of energy, fertilizer, and food.
Arrmanatha stressed that de-escalation and respect for international law were essential in these regions, warning that maritime conflicts risked spiraling into a global crisis. He called for the G20 to play a pivotal role in preventing such conflicts from worsening. The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil and fertilizer, has been under prolonged disruption since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February, leading Iran to block the waterway.
Similarly, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, through which Red Sea traffic passes, has seen renewed threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, who resumed attacks on vessels this year. The Black Sea, another vital trade route for grain and crude oil, has also experienced escalating hostilities as Russia and Ukraine target each other's commercial vessels and agricultural export infrastructure.
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