UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Red Sea Maritime Security

UN Security Council Adopts Resolution on Red Sea Maritime Security

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The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday, led by Greece and the United States, addressing maritime security in the Red Sea. The resolution passed with 12 votes in favor, while China, Russia, and Algeria abstained, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonian

The resolution highlights the ongoing Houthi attacks on merchant ships and oil terminals, condemning their impact on Yemen's economy and humanitarian situation. It underscores the importance of the Red Sea as a vital global trade route and calls for regional cooperation to safeguard navigation.

Key points include extending the reporting period on maritime security until July 15, 2025, reaffirming the arms embargo on the Houthis, and demanding the release of the detained vessel Galaxy Leader and its crew. The resolution also stresses the need for diplomatic solutions to address the region's instability and ensure lasting peace.

Greek Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris emphasized the destabilizing effects of Houthi aggression on global shipping and supply chains. Greece, as a maritime state, reaffirmed its commitment to securing shipping lanes and protecting seafarers through initiatives like the EU naval operation "Aspides."

The resolution sends a strong call for collective action to restore peace and stability in the Red Sea region, with Greece and the United States urging international support for a comprehensive political settlement in Yemen.

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