UN Chief Warns Mounting Maritime Threatens Global Stability
(MENAFN) In a recent address to the UN Security Council, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the growing dangers faced by global maritime transport, underscoring its crucial role in maintaining international stability.
He emphasized that “without maritime security, there can be no global security,” pointing out that oceanic zones are increasingly endangered by both conventional and new risks.
These include disputes over maritime boundaries, the overuse and degradation of marine resources, and intensifying geopolitical strains that fuel rivalry, strife, and illegal activities.
Guterres revealed that the first three months of 2025 experienced a “sharp upward reversal” in sea-based piracy and armed theft.
Citing data from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), he noted that reported incidents surged by 47.5 percent compared to the same timeframe in the previous year, marking a worrying trend in oceanic crime.
Particularly concerning are the ongoing assaults in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, where Houthi-led operations against civilian ships have disrupted global shipping lanes and worsened tensions in an already unstable area.
Additionally, the Gulf of Aden and the Mediterranean Sea continue to serve as hazardous corridors for the illicit smuggling of migrants, arms, and people.
Reaffirming the UN’s dedication to maritime peace and stability, Guterres declared the organization's commitment to aiding nations in cultivating “peaceful, secure and prosperous” marine regions, not only for the present but for future generations as well.
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