Singapore’s Lawrence Wong urges global push for upholding international sea laws

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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called for a concerted global effort to uphold international maritime laws, highlighting their significance for Singapore's status as a trade hub. This comes amid concerns over diminishing adherence to such laws impacting secure shipping routes.

Singapore will be directly hit by weakened principles in international sea laws as the city state depends on open and secure waterways to maintain its status as a trade hub, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has warned. He urged cooperation among like-minded countries to uphold and strengthen the framework of international legislation. “As a trading nation, Singapore depends on open and secure sea lanes. International law, including the law of the sea, ensures that vital waterways remain open to all...