Peace and security
Maritime security and navigation at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised maritime security and navigation
Bahrain · Day 4Abdullatif bin Rashid Al ZayaniThese are indiscriminate attacks without justification under any law.
My country also condemns the attacks carried out by the Iran-backed terrorist Houthi militia against civilian objects and Islamic holy sites in the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
We also condemn their threats to freedom of navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb and the Red Sea.
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Belgium · Day 1Maxime PrévotThat is why I urge every one of us not to cut humanitarian funding.
International law does more than contain violence.
It also enables trade, exchange, and movement.
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Yemen · Day 3Abdullah Abdulkader Al Alimi-BawzerThe Yemeni government accepted that initiative, while the Houthi militias rejected it and instead escalated their actions in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb to serve an Iranian agenda that goes beyond the interests of Yemen and its people, turning one of the world's most important waterways into a tool of pressure and bargaining.
in Iran's confrontation with the world.
Ladies and gentlemen, this coup could not have persisted for so many years, nor could its threat have expanded from Yemen to neighboring states and international waterways without the military support expertise, and technology provided to the Houthi militias by the rogue Iranian regime.
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Kuwait · Day 3Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-SabahThey have also resulted in numerous injuries and have inflicted material and economic damage.
And furthermore, to inflict harm on the economies of the region and the world and to disrupt global trade and oil markets, Iran is obstructing maritime navigation and closing the Strait of Hormuz to use it as a bargaining chip in the war, in violation of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions.
In this regard, the State of Kuwait expresses its deep appreciation to the brotherly and friendly nations who have stood by Kuwait and demonstrated solidarity.
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Singapore · Day 5Vivian BalakrishnanIn fact, UNCLOS is one of the great achievements of multilateral lawmaking.
It was concluded under the presidency of Professor Tommy Koh of Singapore, who called it the Constitution for the Oceans.
For over four decades, it has set out the legal framework for activities in all our oceans and seas.
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Japan · Day 1Takaichi SanaeIn this milestone year, I would first like to address how Japan has been tackling the challenges facing the international community, working hand in hand with the United Nations.
Then, together with you all, I would like to take this opportunity to revisit the role of the United Nations in the international community.
Madam President, first, Let us turn our attention to escalating international tensions.
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Greece · Day 3Kyriakos MitsotakisAnd from the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea to the Indo-Pacific, strategic maritime routes are increasingly becoming arenas of geopolitical confrontation.
Commercial vessels are being targeted and vital trade routes are used as instruments of pressure.
with grave consequences for supply chains, for energy markets, and for food security worldwide.
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Philippines · Day 5Ma. Theresa LazaroToday, we must ask, have we honored that sacred compact?
When more than 645 million people face hunger, When our climate remains in a state of calamity, and when our collective conscience is stained by humanitarian catastrophes, reflection must give way to urgent, united resolve.
We cannot continue down fragmented paths.
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- Philippines · Day 6
Mr. President, the Philippines exercises its right of reply to the statement of the delegation of China concerning the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award.
Mr. President, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the award.
The Philippines recalls the UNCLOS and the award are the twin anchors for our policy and actions in the South China Sea.
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Romania · Day 2Nicuşor-Daniel DanIn response to Russia's attacks on ports and grain infrastructure, which disrupted global food supply chains, and deepened food insecurity for millions of people, Romania has coordinated with Ukraine on the transit of grain through Romania by rail and by waterway.
In response to the disruption of freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, together with Bulgaria and Turkey, Romania is part of the mine countermeasures task group in the Black Sea.
through mine detection and mine neutralization missions and the protection of critical undersea infrastructure.
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Bulgaria · Day 2Iliana IotovaThis is leading to a food crisis in the world, especially in the Middle East and Africa.
The inability to export grain and fertilizer poses a real risk of famine this winter in a number of countries in these regions and may compromise the harvest of 2027.
Bulgaria cannot and will not remain indifferent.
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Mauritius · Day 4Dhananjay RamfulWe need an open, transparent and inclusive dialogue on governance of the new technologies, which ensures that the benefits of technological progress are shared equitably and that the risks are managed collectively.
As a coastal state with an EEZ of 2.2 million square kilometres, that is more than 1,000 times our landmass, Mauritius is profoundly connected to the ocean.
reaffirm our unwavering commitment to UNCLOS as the legal framework governing all activities in the oceans, including the seabed and subsoil beyond national jurisdiction.
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Saudi Arabia · Day 5Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al SaudThe stability of this vital region is directly linked to global energy security, the steadiness of international trade, and the resilience of global supply chains.
Mr. President, safeguarding international navigation and the resilience of global supply chains is a shared responsibility that requires serious international cooperation to prevent risks that could affect the global economy.
In this regard, the Kingdom stresses the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in all international waterways, foremost among them the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden.
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- China · Day 6
China will work with all the peace-loving nations in the world to resolutely contain Japan's neo-militarism under the cloak of becoming a normal country and prevent it from getting rampant and from destabilizing and disrupting the region and the world.
Regarding the statement by the Philippines on September 26th, China's consistently maintained that the UN is not the appropriate forum to discuss the South China Sea issue.
However, China finds it necessary to issue a solemn response to the relevant erroneous claims by the Philippines.
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- Philippines · Day 6
States have joined the Philippines in reiterating that the award is final, legally binding, and definitive between the Philippines and China concerning the maritime entitlements and claims decided by the tribunal.
Further, There is no legal basis for China's expansive maritime claims, including claims based on historic rights, and that the freedom of navigation, overflight, and other lawful uses of the sea under UNCLOS must be respected.
Moreover, the states oppose coercive or destabilizing conduct, including the use of coast guard, military, or maritime militia forces to harass or obstruct lawful operations.
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Paraguay · Day 2Santiago Peña PalaciosLet us do so together.
Of course, problems are not confined to my region.
There are problems all around the world.
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Panama · Day 2José Raúl Mulino QuinteroWe're proud of being a country that connects the world through trade.
Having the canal that unites two oceans, that transports goods from all countries of the world without any distinction, that is an icon of integration.
This strategic canal for the free world, once again, is suffering the consequences of climate change.
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Maldives · Day 4Hussain Mohamed LatheefA sovereign future, and that future begins with peace.
The Indian Ocean must remain peaceful.
It must remain as a region where trade can flow and where states can prosper.
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Norway · Day 4Espen Barth EideIt's a common investment in a system that reduces risk, friction, and cost for everyone, including the great powers.
Take freedom of navigation as an example.
This long-standing principle enshrined in our Convention on the Law of the Sea benefits every state.
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Cambodia · Day 5Sokhonn PrakThis same commitment to the peaceful settlement of dispute is reflected in our approach to the maritime dispute between Cambodia and Thailand.
Last May, Thailand decided to unilaterally terminate the MOU 2001.
the only existing legal framework between our two countries, specifically established to address our maritime dispute, despite our repeated call not to do so.
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India · Day 5Subrahmanyam JaishankarThe targeting of commercial shipping and seafarers transiting international waterways is simply unacceptable.
India calls upon all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, ensure protection of civilians, and uninterrupted flow of energy and commerce.
Mr. President, The conflict in Ukraine, now in its fifth year, is equally concerning.
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Canada · Day 5Anita AnandNext week, I will host with Norway and Ukraine a conference on this urgent issue in Toronto.
And Canada, with Ukraine, will continue to work together to support safe and secure navigation in the Black Sea by strengthening Ukraine's port infrastructure and disrupting and deterring the illegal activities of Russia's shadow fleet.
Canada is also a Pacific nation, and we are absolutely committed to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
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Vanuatu · Day 6Odo TeviThere is growing interest in our maritime spaces, our sea lanes, our resources, and our geopolitical location.
Vanuatu joins its Pacific colleagues in affirming the continuity of statehood and the preservation of maritime zone and sovereign rights in the face of sea level rise.
Mr. President, at the end of August, the Vanuatu government initiated proceedings against France before the International Court of Justice concerning sovereignty over Umanek and Umanek Leke Islands, or Matthew and Hunter, as they call in English, and the maritime boundaries between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
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United States of America · Day 1Donald TrumpTheir economy is gone.
The only thing that isn't gone is inflation, which is destroying their country.
and is now well over 300 percent.
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Türkiye · Day 1Recep Tayyip Erdoğanthat will enhance the welfare of our region.
Particularly among these projects, important is the development road project.
As for the Russia-Ukraine war, it is our sincere hope that it comes to an end with Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity being upheld.
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Qatar · Day 1Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniIt has become possible for an international waterway, through which nearly a quarter of the world's energy trade passes, to be closed.
It has also become possible for the lifelines of the global economy to be turned into tools of pressure and bargaining, with people on every continent bearing the cost, despite being far removed from the causes of the conflict.
This is a crisis that drives up the prices of food and medicine and affects the livelihoods of peoples who have nothing to do with any of this.
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Lithuania · Day 1Gitanas NausėdaIt is made worse by growing nuclear ambitions in the Middle East and Asia, as well as the irresponsible transfer of military-related goods, use items and sensitive technologies.
In recent months, Iran has continued attacking neighboring countries, often through its proxies, while actively impairing the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
These actions constitute a serious threat to regional and international peace and security.
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France · Day 1Emmanuel MacronThe coalition of the willing on Ukraine, together with the UK and Germany, a coalition which brings together everyone who stands ready to guarantee peace and stability in the very heart of Europe, the very place where two world wars began, something no one can ignore.
And many in the room today know better than anyone what a return of war to Europe could mean.
We will not yield an inch, the coalition of the willing will continue fighting.
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Republic of Korea · Day 1Lee Jae MyungWe are ready to share our experience and best practices with the international community.
Co-hosting the fourth UN Ocean Conference with Chile in 2028, reflects our commitment to leading discussions on the sustainable development of our oceans.
Third, the Coalition for Global Energy Supply Chains.
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Iran (Islamic Republic of) · Day 2Masoud PezeshkianWe live in a region in which warfare knows no borders.
Crisis in one land will spill into the surrounding nations.
That's why Iran does not see her neighbors as security rivals.
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Palau · Day 2Surangel WhippsIt is the freedom to cooperate through mutual respect, transparency, accountability, dialogue, and international law.
This principle matters because we have seen what can happen when tensions build, when concerns are ignored, and when channels for dialogue are left too narrow for the challenges before us.
The Russia Ukraine war is a painful reminder of the tragic human toll that occurs when diplomacy gives way to conflict and how challenging it is to deescalate tensions once violence erupts.
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Ethiopia · Day 2Taye Atske-Selassie AmdeMoreover, adding to Ethiopia's growing portfolio, megaprojects executions, the government is investing in an international airport worth $12.5 billion which will handle 110 million passengers and about 4 million tons of cargo annually.
This project will play a catalytic role in the African Continental Free Trade Area.
To sustain and scale up the success we have achieved in renewable energy, connectivity, food security, manufacturing, and urban development, Ethiopia calls for a genuine and sustained regional and international cooperation.
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Italy · Day 2Antonio TajaniAnd as war advances, the principles on which we have built 80 years of international relations retreat, the prohibition of the use of force, international humanitarian law, and freedom and security of navigation.
Defending freedom of navigation means defending trade, jobs, growth, and dialogue, because where goods can move freely, weapons are less likely to do so.
The Strait of Hormuz must reopen.
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Portugal · Day 3Luís MontenegroThat is why we must explore every opportunity for dialogue, diplomacy and peace.
In the Middle East, The humanitarian tragedy must end and we must move towards the two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine coexisting as two sovereign states in peace and security.
The aggressive actions by Iran and its associated armed groups must cease, including attacks on neighboring countries, merchant vessels, and civilian infrastructures.
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Australia · Day 3Anthony AlbaneseWe uphold international law, including the UN Charter, and support bold, practical reform to ensure the UN can best fulfil its mandate into the future.
We are strong supporters of freedom of navigation and overflight for all nations, just as we are in our efforts to combat nuclear proliferation.
We oppose Russia's continued illegal, unprovoked, and immoral invasion of Ukraine, and reiterate our calls for Russia's immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal, and an end to attacks upon civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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Pakistan · Day 4Muhammad Shehbaz SharifCritical maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, came under severe pressure.
At this critical moment, Pakistan chose to act swiftly.
Through concerted efforts, Pakistan successfully brought Washington and Tehran under one roof in Islamabad.
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Kazakhstan · Day 4Mukhtar TileuberdiWe stand firmly for diplomacy and dialogue and against the escalation of tension and the use of force.
We remain deeply concerned about the Ukrainian crisis, which continues to take lives, erode global trust, and undermine international security.
Even the most difficult conflicts must, ultimately, be resolved through diplomacy and negotiation.
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Iceland · Day 5Thorgerdur Katrín GunnarsdóttirAnd so does adherence to international law beyond the battlefield.
To be clear, Iceland stands with the ICC.
Obstruction of lawful international transit through the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb threatens not only countries in the region, but global energy markets and food security.
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Djibouti · Day 5Abdoulkader Houssein OmarThe humanitarian situation in Gaza remains a tragedy requiring an immediate response from the international community.
The protection of civilians must be guaranteed, humanitarian assistance must reach those in need without hindrance, and violations of international humanitarian law must cease and be condemned.
Djibouti will continue to support efforts to bring an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people and to ensure that justice, peace and international law prevail.
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New Zealand · Day 6Victoria Louise HallumWe urge you to use your good offices to secure a lasting end to hostilities in the Persian Gulf and restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a right guaranteed under international law.
We particularly welcome the declaration's affirmation of the preservation of maritime zones and the presumption of continued statehood, notwithstanding sea level rise.
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- China · Day 6
China urges Japan to draw profound lessons from history and immediately stop its dangerous acts of remilitarization.
China also calls upon the international community to distinguish right from wrong, remain vigilant, jointly uphold the outcome of victory in World War II, and safeguard world peace and stability.
In response to the statement of the Philippines, China once again reiterates that the award in the South China Sea arbitration is illegal, null, and void.
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Secretary-General of the United Nations · Day 1António GuterresSo-called ceasefires have amounted to little more than lesser fires, with civilians continuing to pay the price.
Enough is enough.
I appeal to the leaders in this chamber to maximize this high-level week for de-escalation and dialogue.
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Brazil · Day 1Luiz Inácio Lula Da SilvaThreatening civilizations with extinction will not bring stability to the Middle East.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a battleground when it should have remained a vital passage for international trade.
Families around the world are paying the price of fuel, fertilizers, and food.
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Chile · Day 1José Antonio KastChile also has the Strait of Magellan, a crucial alternative route for global trade.
Our nation will become the bridge and the port for the bio-oceanic corridors that will unite America with Asia.
This richness, this wealth, is not only fortune that we have in our coffers, it brings with it responsibility to you.
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Finland · Day 1Alexander StubbThey include independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of nations, freedom of navigation at sea, and accountability for the most serious international crimes.
The second remedy is about humanitarian principles, many of which have been mentioned in the speeches here today.
The world today has an unprecedented capacity to meet humanity's most pressing needs.
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Angola · Day 1João Manuel Gonçalves LourençoThe expulsion of Palestinians from their homes and lands through expansion of Jewish settlements in West Bank must elicit the strongest international outrage and condemnation.
Attempts to dominate entire countries and regions of the globe by force of arms are leading the world towards a catastrophe.
The food security and energy and humanitarian situation of countries and the world in general has deteriorated considerably following the outbreak of wars against Ukraine and more recently against Iran.
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Seychelles · Day 1Mathew Antonio Patrick HerminiePeople is vital to maritime security.
The oceans are the lifeblood of global trade.
When maritime routes are threatened by piracy, geopolitical friction, or armed aggression, the shocks ripple far beyond regional waters, devastating vulnerable island economies.
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Viet Nam · Day 1To LamIn the Asia-Pacific, nearly six decades of the ASEAN's development have demonstrated that countries can transform suspicion into trust, confrontation into dialogue, division into cooperation, and individual strength into collective might.
In that spirit, Vietnam remains steadfast in its commitment to resolving disputes, including those in the East Sea, by peaceful means in line with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS.
Vietnam is resolute in safeguarding its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Day 1Andy BurnhamWe will stand firm in the face of any threats and challenges to the rule of law, not just from Russia, but from others too, including where they threaten the rights of British territories, to remain British, such as the Falkland Islands.
That's why we're also working with France and other partners to support freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
And it's why I have acted on the Middle East.
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Croatia · Day 1Andrej PlenkovićWar disrupts food and energy supplies, while insecurity from the Strait of Hormuz to the Black Sea affects shipping, prices and livelihoods across continents.
This is why, as a government, we are dealing with the consequences of energy price pressures by passing degrees to protect Croatian citizens and economy from energy shocks created far away from our shores.
As distant as they may seem, these shocks are real, as they ripple into domestic inflationary pressures, affecting everything from wages and pensions to food prices and basic services.
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Morocco · Day 1Nasser BouritaThird, tackling regional challenges, particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
The role of non-state armed groups.
that threaten the security and stability of states has grown considerably.
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Estonia · Day 2Alar KarisWe remain a stable donor in UNRWA and are committed to a credible political process leading to a negotiated two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace, security and dignity.
We have provided food aid to hospitals in Gaza and stand ready to offer our digital transition expertise in its future reconstruction.
Estonia has consistently condemned the attack by Iran against our close partners the Gulf States and has shown its readiness to contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the region.
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Timor-Leste · Day 2José Ramos-HortaIranian leader launched unwarranted attacks against neighbors, destroying civilian industries, infrastructures.
Iran's rationale for this attack is that those countries host American bases.
So is Iran going to launch waves of drones and missiles against U.S. bases in Europe?
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Cyprus · Day 2Nikos ChristodoulidesAnother manifestation of this is the Cyprus Regional Aerial Firefighting Station, hosted at Paphos Air Base and supported by the European Union.
It offers an operational hub for aerial firefighting and rapid response and a center of excellence for training, interoperability, and capacity building.
Reflecting its emphasis on regional ownership, it brings together partners from the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf.
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Dominican Republic · Day 2Luis Rodolfo Abinader CoronaHowever, the prices impact us without us being able to control them.
And this is why we advocate de-escalation, freedom of navigation, and for a diplomatic solution that prevents nuclear proliferation in the region.
Mr. President, for countries like ours, A rules-based order is a condition for our security and a guarantee that it is the norms agreed on by everyone and not force that resolve disputes between nations.
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Central African Republic · Day 2Faustin Archange TouaderaThese crises never remain contained.
Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are causing energy and fertilizer prices to skyrocket.
Forced migration routes are growing crowded.
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Honduras · Day 2Nasry Juan Asfura ZablahWe are the center of America.
We stand between two oceans.
We are optimizing Puerto Cortes, that is a port in our Caribbean Atlantic area, and it is the port with greatest potential for growth in the country and one of the largest, most important ports in Central America.
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Montenegro · Day 2Jakov MilatovićThe same commitment to international law applies to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a route whose security has implications far beyond the region.
Disruptions affect energy markets and global trade.
but they also affect food security through the supply and price of fertilizers and other critical agricultural inputs, with particularly serious consequences for vulnerable import-dependent countries.
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Madagascar · Day 3Michaël RandrianirinaMaritime security in the Mozambique Channel and the western Indian Ocean remains at the heart of the regional initiatives in which Madagascar actively participates.
We are determined to strengthen regional and multilateral cooperation founded on respect for national sovereignty.
whilst also welcoming partnerships that align with our priorities and serve as genuine drivers of development.
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Somalia · Day 3Hassan Sheikh MohamudFor Somalia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have serious economic and humanitarian consequences.
As an import-dependent country, reliant on the Middle East for much of our food, fuel, trade, Somalia is already facing rising prices, inflation, and increasing transparency and insurance costs, while drought linked to climate change is affecting overall over 6 million people in Somalia.
The disruption has also contributed to an estimated 40% decline in our customs basic revenue, a critical resource of financing Somalia's economic reform, growth, and poverty reduction.
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Liberia · Day 3Joseph Nyuma BoakaiThe cause of preventing war places comprising the cause of building broken society.
As a current member of the United Nations Security Council, Liberia is putting these principles into practice while confronting evolving threats across West Africa, including transnational organized crime, cyber war, and illicit according trafficking along maritime corridors in the Gulf of Guinea.
Through our joint security forces, we are tightening the vise on transnational drug cartels.
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European Union · Day 3António CostaAnd we also support all of the efforts to find a solution to the conflict in Iran.
The ceasefire must be fully respected.
Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be preserved without conditions and without hindrance.
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Fiji · Day 3Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati LalabalavuOAU and Fiji ask the same of every party in every theater.
Energy, food security, and supply chains are inseparable from peace.
The freedoms of navigation guaranteed under the international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, must be respected.
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Thailand · Day 3Anutin CharnvirakulThis process concerns the delimitation of maritime boundaries only.
In the meantime, Cambodia must work with us to strengthen security along our shared border, including through concrete cooperation to combat online scams and demining.
Our communities will not be safe if we do not make concrete progress on these matters.
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Ireland · Day 3Micheál MartinMr. President, the conflict in the Gulf remains deeply concerning and is having a serious impact around the world.
We need to get back to meaningful good faith negotiations by all sides.
Ireland has consistently stated that Iran must cease its attacks on its neighbors and also end its destabilizing activities across the region, including strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iraq · Day 4Ali Falih Al-ZaidiOur ambition is for Iraq to be a global hub for energy production, and to leverage its potential to promote regional and international security and stability in a sustainable manner.
Nevertheless, we express concern regarding developments concerned with freedom of transport and maritime navigation, and the crisis this has caused in terms of the rise of global energy prices.
In order to contain the subsequent risks and the consequences on our peoples, we are working to diversify our oil export ports and develop energy lines and corridors linking Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, and Syria in order to reach global markets with the aim of contributing to energy security and diversifying supply routes.
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Lebanon · Day 4Nawaf Salameven if that's what some seek.
On the contrary, it compounds their suffering, jeopardizes the prospects for a just and lasting solution to their cause, and increases the burden on host countries, foremost among them Lebanon.
With regard to the security situation in the region, Lebanon wishes to renew its solidarity with the states of the Arab Gulf and with Jordan in the face of Iranian attacks that threaten regional security and the freedom and safety of maritime navigation.
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Marshall Islands · Day 4Hilda Heineand that might makes right, regardless of the rulebook.
We all will experience pressure to accept a false narrative that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 somehow serves as a legal pretext under the UN Charter for coercion or war, impairing freedom of navigation in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.
We will be asked politely and impolitely to turn a blind eye and look away.
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Solomon Islands · Day 4Matthew Cooper WaleAnd it is why the world needs a stronger, more agile United Nations, one equipped to respond to the realities of today.
Mr. President, the Pacific faces a grave and growing threat.
Transnational criminal networks are using our ocean as a highway for illicit drugs, undermining our sovereignty and national security, destroying young lives and tearing at the fabric of our communities.
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Egypt · Day 4Moustafa Kamal MadboulyIn every crisis across the broader Middle East, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf, circumstances and details may differ, but the capable national state that embraces all its citizens and legitimate institutions remain the only true foundation for stability.
Security is indivisible.
The security of one state cannot be built upon the insecurity of its neighbors or upon threats to shipping, trade, and energy routes or violations of state sovereignty through attacks carried out in violation of international law.
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Tonga · Day 4Lord Fakafanuatransnational crime, illicit drugs, illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing, cyber threats and unresolved consequences of nuclear testing and radioactive.
contamination remain.
In this respect, our region is committed to directly utilizing innovative technologies and working closely with our trusted security partners to address our security challenges.
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Mauritania · Day 4Mohamed Salem MerzougWe express our deep concern towards the military escalation in the Middle East and the resulting threat to the entire region and its stability, the repercussions of which would also reach the Strait of Hormuz and the regional and international navigation in this important waterway.
We support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, and the Kingdom of Bahrain and Kuwait, as well as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in the face of the attacks against their stability and security.
We have to preserve states' territories and call upon all countries to de-escalate and ensure self-restraint, ensure dialogue, and save the region and its peoples from more crises and sufferings.
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Micronesia (Federated States of) · Day 5Aren PalikFor Micronesia, climate impact are a national concern.
We underscore the importance of safeguarding maritime security across the Blue Pacific.
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities, transnational crimes, and environmental degradation threaten not only our economies, but the health of our marine environment as well.
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Holy See · Day 5Cardinal Pietro ParolinThis conflict has also affected vital infrastructure, maritime transport routes and energy resources that are of strategic importance to the entire global economy, which has an impact on the livelihood of persons all around the world.
The Holy See strongly reiterates its appeal for the parties involved to find the courage to engage in dialogue.
Only a renewed commitment to negotiation, supported by the international community, can restore the prospect of stable peace and shared development to the Gulf region.
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Cuba · Day 5Bruno Eduardo Rodríguez ParrillaMore than 7,000 containers remain stranded in different ports, many of them loaded with foodstuffs, medicines and medical devices, and some of them have even been paid for by private Cuban companies.
It is an unusual and unprecedented action.
A superpower unilaterally deprives all states of their right to export the commodities that they wish to the country that they wish to export them to, and continuously and comprehensively violates freedom of trade and navigation.
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Russian Federation · Day 5Sergey LavrovThis dealt an irreversible blow to the authority of the agency and the entire nuclear non-proliferation system.
Repeated armed confrontations in the Persian Gulf and the Hormuz Strait are ongoing, despite the fact that this is dealing a blow to global navigation and trade.
We need the prerequisite for the settlement of this crisis.
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Tunisia · Day 5Mohamed Ali Naftifor wisdom and reason to prevail, and for a return to dialogue and negotiations, giving absolute priority to political and peaceful and diplomatic solutions as the only means of resolving existing disputes in a manner that strengthens the foundations of security and stability in the region and prevents further escalation.
Tunisia also reaffirms its commitment to freedom of navigation and maritime security in accordance with the principles and provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and customary international law, while preserving global energy security, international supply chains, and the economic rights of states.
Mr. President, given the bonds of brotherhood and good neighborliness that unite the Tunisian and Libyan peoples, as well as their shared interests and common destiny, Tunisia supports every sincere Libyan effort and every serious UN initiative aimed at ending the crisis on the basis of a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned solution founded on dialogue and consensus among all parties, preserving Libya's unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the aspirations of the brotherly Libyan people for security, stability, and a unified state.
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San Marino · Day 5Luca BeccariEscalation across the region, threatening international peace and security.
We are deeply concerned by hostility involving Iran and by threat to maritime security in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
Freedom of navigation is essential to global stability.
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Malaysia · Day 5Mohamad Haji HasanAcross West Asia, escalating conflict threatens some of the world's most important routes for energy and trade, including the Strait of Hormuz, and the Bab al-Mandab.
The consequences of conflict do not stop at these shores.
A family in Southeast Asia has no part in these disputes, yet that family still pays the price when food, fuel, and cost of living rise.
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Oman · Day 5Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood AlbusaidiSubsequent events have shown that the escalation has extended to threaten the security of the countries of the region and paralyze navigation and trade through the vital Strait of Hormuz, affecting energy security, price stability, and confidence in the current international order.
the Sultanate of Oman once again reaffirms its steadfast commitment to continuing its efforts aimed at safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with the principles of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
We also call upon all parties to cooperate with Oman in these efforts aimed at safeguarding the interests of all parties relying on transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Gabon · Day 5Marie-Édith Tassyla-Ye-DoumbenenyThis need for inclusiveness is particularly important in the Gulf of Guinea, a maritime area whose importance to international trade is growing by the day.
Consequently, Gabon calls for a substantial strengthening of security in this strategic area, which represents a foundation for shared prosperity.
Mr. President, Gabon, in its capacity as member of the African Union's Peace and Security Council, stresses the urgent need to implement UN Security Council Resolution 2719 on the financing of peacekeeping operations.
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Sao Tome and Principe · Day 5Ilza Maria dos Santos Amado VazAt the same time, in the face of threats posed by illegal fishing and transnational crime, Sao Tome and Principe will continue to work with the states of the region and international partners to strengthen maritime security and promote a sustainable blue economy, thus preserving our resources for future generations.
The preservation of these resources and the building of sustainable development ultimately depend on people and on the opportunities afforded to them.
The future of Sao Tome and Principe hinges on our ability to create opportunities for the next generation.
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- Thailand · Day 6
Mr. President, dialogue and diplomacy have always been Thailand's first choice.
We remain fully committed to the ceasefire agreement and continue to exercise the utmost restraint.
all measures undertaken by the Thai authorities are fully consistent with the joint statement agreed by both sides on 27 of December 2025.
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