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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to safeguarding free sea navigation during a high-level discussion on maritime security, held as part of Greece’s presidency of the UN Security Council.
“I pledge that Greece will remain a guardian of free navigation, in cooperation with all United Nations member states, and we will work together toward this very important and vital goal,” Mitsotakis said. He also expressed his gratitude for the participation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who took part in the discussion.
The prime minister said that threats to maritime security are global in nature and affect all nations—regardless of whether they have coastlines, highlighting the vital role of shipping in maintaining global supply chain security, as over 80% of world trade is transported by sea.
“Maritime security promotes political and economic stability, sustainable development, and the prosperity of nations,” he said while also cautioning against the growing risks posed by asymmetric and hybrid threats.
“We need global solutions. Only through coordinated international action—by states, institutions, and the private sector—can we effectively respond to these challenges,” he said.