Kallas calls for freedom of navigation in the Black Sea
Atlanta, October 31 (Hibya) - European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that freedom of passage in international maritime transport must be protected.
Kaja Kallas called for an arrangement to ensure freedom of navigation in the Black Sea during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Kallas stated that the Russia-Ukraine war and the crisis in the Middle East pose serious threats to energy and food supplies, trade, and freedom of maritime navigation. Describing international shipping routes as global lifelines, Kallas reiterated the European Union's opposition to transit fees on international maritime routes.
Kallas emphasized that energy security and the resilience of supply chains are vital to global economic stability.
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