What he reported from the headquarters of the operation in Larissa, which he visited with the Minister of Nationwide Protection of Greece, Nikos Dendias
Operation “Shields” within the Purple Sea is an instance of how the European Union can act successfully as a maritime safety pressure, mentioned the Excessive Consultant of the European Union for International Affairs and Safety Coverage and Vice-President of the European Fee, Josep Borrell, talking on Friday from the headquarters of the operation in Larissa, which he visited with the Minister of Nationwide Protection of Greece, Nikos Dendias.
He congratulated the work carried out by the workers on the headquarters, whereas referring to the scenario within the Purple Sea, he identified that the Houthis are launching focused assaults towards service provider ships, endangering worldwide navigation, commerce and peace and safety within the area.
As Mr Borrell mentioned, the choice ship itineraries add ten to 14 days to the journey, leading to “extra prices, which implies greater costs, i.e. inflation”.
And as at all times, he underlined, those that pay the best value “are the poorest”. “These assaults are a direct assault on our pursuits, on the EU but additionally on worldwide stability and peace in addition to on the lives of individuals in want,” Mr Borrell mentioned.
“For that reason we began the operation” and till now, since final February, below the “Shields” 170 business ships passing by the Purple Sea have been efficiently escorted.
As a part of the operation, Mr. Borrell identified, “19 Houthi drones and missiles have been destroyed.”
He emphasised that the “Shields” operation is strictly defensive in nature and that there aren’t any operations towards the Houthis on land.
Supply: KYPE
