The entity also announced that a high-level meeting will be held in New York on August 11, chaired by the President of the Republic, Jose Raul Mulino, and attended by other authorities.
The forum, “Maritime Security: Prevention, Innovation, and International Cooperation to Address Emerging Challenges,” will be held under the agenda of “Peacekeeping and International Security.”
Regarding this, Panama’s ambassador to the UN, Eloy Alfaro, highlighted the importance of discussing conflicts stemming from restrictions on free transit and the right of navigation for various reasons, such as in the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea.
Alfaro added that there are also problems arising from differing interpretations or gaps in international maritime law, which is not specifically a matter for the Council, but which can generate conflicts that affect international security.
The diplomat ruled out any intention to send political messages at this meeting, alluding to the constant threats by US President Donald Trump to retake control of Panama Canal, allegedly under Chinese interference, a claim denied by authorities in those nations.
Regarding the interoceanic waterway, Alfaro emphasized that he is currently seeking solutions to problems related to the supply of drinking water for the infrastructure itself and for Panama City, among other issues; and the idea is to highlight the services the route provides to global trade.
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