NEW YORK – The European Union’s foreign policy leader called for building an international maritime security alliance during a United Nations Security Council session on Monday, citing ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as justification for coordinated action.
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, advocated for a “strong international coalition on maritime security” while addressing the Security Council in New York, though she did not outline specific actions such a partnership would take.
Kallas emphasized that the European Union opposes any measures that would restrict “the free and safe passage through the straits in accordance with the international law.”
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical shipping route for global oil supplies, making maritime security in the region a key international concern.
