Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during the UN Security Council's high-level open debate on maritime security held on Tuesday in New York, highlighted the strategic importance of maritime security and reaffirmed Greece's commitment to international cooperation for the promotion of global stability. The Greek premier underlined that the United Nations is the guardian of the International Convention on the Law of the Sea and the focus of international cooperation. He stressed that we are increasingly facing asymmetric maritime threats such as smuggling, terrorism, piracy and hybrid attacks which affect both ships and ports. He also said that rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions can disrupt port operations and sea lanes. Referring to the global nature of the threats, Mitsotakis highlighted that "more than 80% of the world's trade volume is transported by sea." He emphasised that maritime security is fundamental to ensuring...