STATEMENT BY MS AMANDA CHONG, DEPUTY SENIOR STATE COUNSEL, ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S CHAMBERS, SINGAPORE, ON AGENDA ITEM 8, REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE LAW OF THE SEA TO THE MEETING OF STATES PARTIES (SPLOS/35/2), THIRTY-FIFTH MEETING OF STATES PARTIES TO THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA, NEW YORK, 23 JUNE 2025
23 June 2025
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Mr President,
1 My delegation congratulates you on your election as President of the Thirty-Fifth Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and assures you and the bureau of our full support.
2 We thank President Tomas Heidar of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea for his presentation of the Tribunal’s report on activities in 2024. We also congratulate the Registrar Ms Ximena Hinrichs Oyarce on her re-election.
3 My delegation reaffirms Singapore’s full support for the Tribunal which plays a vital role in the peaceful settlement of disputes concerning the law of the sea. It has also proven to be responsive to key global challenges as reflected in its recent advisory opinion on obligations under the Convention in relation to climate change. We take note of the Tribunal’s recent judicial work and welcome its continued efforts to strengthen capacity-building for developing countries, which fosters a deeper understanding of the law of the sea.
4 Singapore stands ready to contribute to the Tribunal’s important work in upholding the Convention as the constitution for the oceans, including through hosting hearings in Singapore pursuant to our Model Agreement with the Tribunal.
5 Thank you for your attention.
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