Greece’s Mitsotakis Stresses Maritime Security in UN Address

Greece’s Mitsotakis Stresses Maritime Security in UN Address

Greece will remain a guardian of free navigation, Mitsotakis pledged. Credit: PM’s Press Office Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed the country’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, a…

A historic address by the Union of Greek Shipowners’ President, Melina Travlos on Maritime Security, at the United Nations

Melina Travlos “We need to collectively defend freedom of navigation, as a shared global responsibility and a cornerstone of peace and humanity. The seas must be open, free, safe, and secure”. On the occasion of the Presidency of Greece, the United Nations Security Council convened a high-level open debate on the theme of “Strengthening Maritime Security through International Cooperation for Global Stability”, under the item “Maintenance of inte…

A historic moment for Greek shipping, as well as for global shipping, was the presentation of the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners Association, Melina Travlos, as a keynote... Historic speech by the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, Melina Travlos, at the United Nations - SHIPPING

"80% of world trade is conducted by sea and Greek shipowners control almost a quarter of the world's tonnage," Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hadjivassiliou told ERTNews, describing our country as the "guardian of free navigation." At the same time, he called for "humanitarian support for the long-suffering Gaza," while regarding the ongoing international trade war, he argued that "Europeans and Americans must make a new zero-tariff agreement." O…

Shortly after the end of the Security Council meeting chaired by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek Prime Minister inaugurated the international exhibition called "thalatta", the word for sea...More...

Mitsotakis highlights Greece’s commitment to maritime security in UN speech

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.