Saudi commander says security of international waterways collective responsibility
Saudi commander says security of international waterways collective responsibility Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem al-Shehri, commander of the Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition (MMDC), has said that protection of international waterways is an international responsibility, and warned that “any threat to international maritime security will be deterred”. Al Shehri was addressing the press…
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem al-Shehri, the commander of the Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition (MMDC), has emphasized that safeguarding international waterways is a collective responsibility for the global community. In a statement to the press following the coalition's fourth planning meeting in Jeddah, al-Shehri warned that "any threat to international maritime security will be deterred."
The MMDC, a 14-nation military alliance established in July, aims to ensure the continued freedom of passage for international traffic through key waterways surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, such as the Gulf of Aden, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and the Red Sea. The recent Jeddah meeting marked a pivotal transition for the coalition, as it moved from the founding phase towards actual operational capabilities, as confirmed by the Saudi Ministry of Defense.
The gathering brought together representatives from 41 allied and friendly nations, alongside European Union representatives, underscoring the international nature of this critical security endeavor.
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