Europe and the Indo-Pacific: shared challenges for maritime security and global trade
At this year’s UN General Assembly in New York, representatives of eight nations – Australia, France, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom – signed a joint statement emphasizing the growing interdependence between Europe and the Indo-Pacific in matters of peace, security, and economic stability.
In brief
Representatives of eight countries, Australia, France, Japan, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, the Republic of Korea and the United Kingdom, signed a joint statement on security and cooperation in Europe and the Indo-Pacific during the UN General Assembly in New York. The signatories highlighted maritime security, cybersecurity, the resilience of economies to hybrid threats and climate challenges, recalling that peace in the two regions is interlinked. The authors of the document stressed that supporting economic development and the durability of the international order is in the shared interest of Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
The declaration highlights common values binding these regions: open and fair trade, the rule of law, democracy, sovereignty, and respect for human rights. Particular focus was placed on maritime security, cyber resilience, hybrid threats, economic security, climate change, and the mounting uncertainty in the global geopolitical landscape.
- Peace and security in the Indo-Pacific and Europe are interconnected, the statement reads.
Europe is currently dealing with the consequences of ongoing war on its continent, while the Indo-Pacific faces persistent tensions over maritime routes and the stability of supply chains.
For the maritime and shipping industry, this cooperation carries significant weight. The Indo-Pacific remains one of the most vital arteries of global trade. Any instability in this region directly affects Europe’s economic resilience and the performance of its ports, terminals, and shipping lines. Enhanced collaboration between European and Indo-Pacific partners may help safeguard open sea lanes, strengthen supply chain security, and foster sustainable growth across the sector.
The signatories also underlined that continued joint action is crucial in addressing threats that transcend geographic boundaries.
- It is in the shared interest of Europe and the Indo-Pacific to promote economic development, maintain peace, and uphold a stable international order, the statement concluded.
Source: Gazeta Morska / PAP · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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