Riyadh (HRNW): Pakistan is among 14 countries that have expressed support for the establishment of a proposed multinational maritime defense alliance aimed at safeguarding international shipping routes, commercial vessels, and oil tankers in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. The participating countries also agreed that Saudi Arabia should lead the proposed alliance.
According to Saudi media, the Saudi Ministry of Defense hosted a high-level meeting attended by chiefs of defense forces, senior military representatives from 43 countries, and a delegation from the European Union. Participants joined the meeting either in person or via video conference to discuss strengthening maritime security and addressing growing threats to international waterways.
Reports indicate that invitations were extended to 51 countries and international organizations, with representatives from 43 countries taking part in the discussions. The meeting focused on the proposed multinational maritime defense alliance, emphasizing enhanced international cooperation, intelligence sharing, and coordinated security measures to ensure the safety of global maritime trade and strategic shipping lanes.
Security analysts note that the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden are among the world’s most strategically important maritime corridors. Any disruption in these waterways can significantly impact international trade, global energy supplies, and regional stability.
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