Greek PM urges global maritime truce

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a global maritime truce during a UN Security Council debate. He condemned attacks on civilian commercial shipping as unacceptable threats to global trade and consumer costs.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 24, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a global maritime truce on Thursday, condemning attacks on civilian commercial shipping as a threat to international trade. The appeal comes as shipping disruptions drive up freight rates and insurance premiums worldwide. Protecting commercial navigation is vital to preventing further inflation in consumer goods across global markets, Mitsotakis said.