Amid rising tensions in West Asia, 80 United Nations member states have called for the immediate and full reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the guarantee of safe and uninterrupted passage for vessels.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani made the appeal on behalf of the participating countries during a press conference at the UN headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.

He said disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could have serious consequences for international trade, energy security and the global economy.

According to Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al Zayani also called for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, adopted in March. He expressed concern over an attack on a vessel off the coast of Oman that resulted in the death of an Indian national and over reports of six ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group toward Saudi Arabia.

The joint statement by the 80 countries expressed concern over alleged attacks by Iran against neighboring countries, disruptions to international trade and risks to energy security and the global economy.

The participating countries called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened immediately in accordance with international law and for vessels to be allowed to pass safely without unlawful charges or restrictions.

The statement also expressed concern over activities by Yemen's Houthi group, attacks against Saudi Arabia and attacks in the Red Sea. It warned that further activity around the Bab al-Mandab Strait could increase risks to international maritime traffic and global trade.