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2016-04-25
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  1. “The problem of piracy can only be resolved with a holistic, coordinated approach on land and at sea. Preventing and addressing the root causes of the phenomenon, such as poverty and the lack of economic opportunities, and capacity-building should be among the priorities. The lessons learned from the successful international involvement against piracy off the coast of Somalia can provide useful guidelines to address issues in the Gulf of Guinea. In view of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/ 1), and while addressing the multifaceted global challenges of the future, we should not allow the revival of phenomena such as piracy to reverse our efforts to enhance and secure development for the benefit of all nations and future generations.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  2. “We firmly believe that the international community must support the countries in the region to build their own maritime strategy in order to fight piracy. Local ownership renders a strategy legitimate and sustainable. Agreements providing for technical assistance and counter-piracy training will reinforce the determination to develop their means to that end. The NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Centre in Crete/Greece, in cooperation with the IMO, the African Union and, in particular, the East Africa Standby Force, provides expertise through standardized or other training tailored to specific needs, either on its premises or through mobile training teams. There have been 364 officers and experts from 30 member States trained so far, including 16 officers from nine West African States.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  3. “The growing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and several recent violent incidents against crews are particularly worrying. The situation poses an alarming threat to local economies, potentially undermining stability and threatening the oil revenues upon which many countries in the region rely. Greece is gravely concerned about that phenomenon, which endangers the lives of seafarers who continue to pay a heavy price. The strong commitment of the international community and close cooperation with flag States and regional organizations is necessary in order to ensure the prosecution of pirates and armed robbers. As an additional step towards prevention, it is important that States apply the guidelines and recommendations of the relevant specialized organizations, in particular, those of the International Maritime Organization.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  4. “Greece has contributed to the adoption of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution A.1069(28), regarding the Gulf of Guinea, as well as to the European Union Maritime Security Strategy, which addresses, in an integrated way, all security challenges at sea, including piracy. Greece recognizes the key role of all Gulf of Guinea States in raising the international community's awareness on the challenges they face in combating piracy and developing a comprehensive regional response. We fully support the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions as well as the resolutions adopted by the International Maritime Organization on the issue. We also endorse the implementation of the European Union Gulf of Guinea Action Plan 2015-2020.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  5. “I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this timely and important debate. We also wish to express appreciation to China, Angola and Senegal for the useful concept note (S/2016/321) on an issue of major concern, not only to States in the Gulf of Guinea, but to the international community. Greece aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (EU) and wishes to add the following in its national capacity: For a traditional maritime country like Greece, with a leading shipping industry, the longest coastline in the European Union and maritime borders that are to a large extent the borders of the European Union, the safety of navigation and marine transportation is of utmost importance.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source