Keeping Straits of Malacca open to shipping key to success of Maritime Silk Road, says DPM Teo

Danson Cheong
SINGAPORE – A key requirement for the success of the Maritime Silk Road – which envisions linking China by sea with Europe by way of various Asian and African countries – is to keep critical sea lanes open and safe for shipping, said Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean.
This means the transit passage through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore cannot be suspended or impeded, as these waters are crucial to connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Vessels from all countries use the sea lanes as well.
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Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/

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