Peace and security
Maritime security and navigation at UNGA 81
Raised by 89 of 223 speakers. Read verbatim UN transcript quotes and select a time to hear the speech.
Speeches that raised maritime security and navigation
- 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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- 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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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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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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- 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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