Greece's foreign ministry denounces Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warned that assaults on Red Sea commercial vessels must stop immediately.
While Houthi forces continue their advance in Yemen, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a forceful condemnation of the group’s attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling them a serious threat to regional peace and civilian safety. The statement affirmed Greece’s unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and reiterated a categorical opposition to any aggression aimed at civilians or non-military facilities.
It further stressed that all offensive actions, including those against commercial shipping in the Red Sea, are intolerable and must cease without delay. The ministry invoked the principles of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) of 1982 to underline the necessity of safeguarding maritime freedom. In concluding remarks, Greece reiterated its steadfast focus on regional and maritime security, reminding readers of its leadership role within the EU’s maritime security operation, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.
Why it matters
The statement signals Greece’s stance on Middle-East security and its support for protecting international shipping routes.
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