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Thank you, Mr. President.
Denmark voted in favour of this resolution, and we welcome its adoption. We also commend the penholders, the United States and Greece, for their efforts to ensure a timely renewal.
Today’s resolution will ensure that the Security Council continues to receive regular reporting on Houthi attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Dangerous escalations in Yemen and the region in recent days, including reported strikes yesterday by the Houthis against the Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia, underscores the continued relevance of this resolution.
Denmark condemns the threats by the Houthis to resume attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea and to impose a naval blockade. We strongly urge the Houthis to refrain from dragging Yemen into the broader conflict.
As a major maritime nation, Denmark remains committed to ensuring freedom of navigation and the stability of global supply chains in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden for the benefit of global trade and development. We remain firmly committed to safeguarding maritime security, to open sea lanes, and the protection of seafarers, in full accordance with international law.
It is essential that the international community continues to uphold the free flow of commerce in one of the world’s most critical waterways. Neither state nor non-state actors can be allowed to take this freedom away.
The people of Yemen heavily rely on assurances of safe shipping and navigation through the Red Sea for the timely delivery of humanitarian aid. Any escalations, or even threats, could significantly disrupt the flow of essential aid into Yemen and have devastating consequences for its population. The Houthis must act in the best interests of the Yemeni people.
We believe that credible and lasting security guarantees for the Red Sea region must ultimately be achieved in the context of an inclusive political solution for Yemen that promotes de-escalation, restores trust and ensures respect for international law.
Today’s adoption sends a strong signal that the Council remains seized on this important matter.
I thank you.
