![]() ![]() “We will continue to work with allies and partners to pursue all diplomatic routes to end this threat. Today we joined 11 countries in a statement warning against further attacks, he said. James Kariuki, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the UN, addresses the Security Council meeting on the Red Sea. He said the Red Sea was far more than just a trade route, hailing it as an historic region that is home to communities with legitimate aspirations and hopes. The current international and regional instability is the manifestation of yet another profound malaise he said, warning of the “erosion of collective security architecture” and “weakening of diplomacy”. He said comprehensive analysis necessitated an understanding of the history and geography of the region, therefore addressing the root causes of the conflict is essential. He said it was vital to steer clear of any action that could interfere with his work there. He said positive signs have been emanating from Yemen due to the good work of the UN Special Envoy. It is crucial to prevent the emergence of any regional conflict with “out of control regional consequences”, he warned. The Permanent Representative of Algeria to the UN, Amar Bendjama, address the Security Council.īut he said the crisis at sea must been seen within a broader regional context.įirst, the region is currently wracked with instability due to the war in Gaza with the potential of spillover “at any moment”. He recognized the crucial role of the Red Sea route as of “paramount importance for the whole world.” ![]() ![]() In his inaugural address as a Security Council member, Algeria’s ambassador, Amar Bendjama, said Algeria was committed to international peace and security. Unfortunately, the second scenario seems to be emerging, he said, attacking the US-led “international maritime coalition” established last month and aimed at deterring Houthi attacks.įor the “hot heads” in Washington, another conflict in the Middle East is just one more geopolitical game, he claimed.ģ:41 PM Red Sea is more than just a shipping route: Algeria The second “catastrophic” option would be “putting out the fire” of the crisis in the Red Sea with gasoline, as the United States and its allies are calling us to do. We see two scenarios going forward he said: firstly and preferably, redouble the Council's efforts to resolve the decades-long conflict in Yemen and end the violence in the Gaza Strip. He blamed the US for covering up Israel’s actions and holding the remaining members of the Security Council “hostage” by vetoing any resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire. He said nobody should deny that “what is happening in the Red Sea is a direct projection of the violence in Gaza, where Israel’s bloody operation has been ongoing for three months.”Įscalation is also happening in other occupied Palestinian territories, he continued, as well as across the Israel-Lebanon border. Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s ambassador to the UN said that restrictions on freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden was not happening in a vacuum. (file)įrance will carry out its responsibilities in the Bab Al Mandeb Strait and will continue to contribute to the safety of commercial ships in conjunction with its partners, he insisted, calling on all international and regional actors to avoid further escalation.ģ:50 PM Gasoline to put out a fire: Russia You can watch the video of the Council meeting from UN Web TV hereĪnd you can find speaker-by-speaker coverage from our Meetings Coverage Service, right here.Īttacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea have severely disrupted international shipping.
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