UN Security Council adopts Red Sea resolution drafted by Greece, US

The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday, primarily drafted by Greece and the United States, addressing the safety of navigation in the Red Sea.

It garnered 12 votes in favor (Greece, USA, France, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Guyana, Slovenia, Denmark, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea and the United Kingdom), with three members abstaining (China, Russia and Algeria).

The resolution strongly condemns the Houthi attacks on commercial ships and underscores the strategic importance of the Red Sea as a vital maritime route for global trade. It calls for an immediate cessation of the attacks, the release of the vessel Galaxy Leader and its crew, and the strict enforcement of the arms embargo.

Following the vote, Greece’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, emphasized ongoing Houthi aggression, including the use of advanced weaponry such as ballistic missiles and drones. He stressed the critical need for the arms embargo to be enforced effectively.

“We must put an end to this by thoroughly examining the origins of the advanced weapons they use and ensuring the enforceability of the targeted arms embargo,” Sekeris stated.

Sekeris also expressed hope that the resolution would serve as a framework for resolving the crisis in Yemen.

“We hope this resolution will serve as a strong appeal to all Security Council member states for a comprehensive and inclusive political settlement in Yemen as the only path to peace and stability in the region,” he concluded.

Source: ekathimerini.com