In today’s address, acknowledging the significance of the Black Sea, the speaker highlighted the collective responsibility of nations to ensure security.
The speaker emphasized the paramount importance of the Black Sea in global security and the pivotal role of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) in safeguarding the region
The speaker condemned Russia’s aggression in the Black Sea, citing instances of military interference in Crimea and Georgia. The ongoing conflict, the speaker asserted, aimed to disrupt global stability by targeting key export corridors and infrastructure, threatening the international food market.
Despite these challenges, the speaker commended the collaborative efforts within the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC), emphasizing the organization’s role in restoring stability to the global food market and ensuring the security of nations from Morocco to Southeast Asia.
The achievements showcased included the protection of Black Sea maritime export corridors, the newfound significance of the Danube region for global security, and the deployment of a fleet of naval drones in the Black Sea.
The speaker expressed gratitude to regional neighbors, including Türkiye, Bulgaria, Romania, and Moldova, for their support in maintaining global security
The restoration of a just peace, the dismantling of Russian aggression, and the revival of territorial integrity in Georgia were identified as crucial goals. The speaker stressed that the situation in the Black Sea region directly impacted growth opportunities for the Balkans and the Baltic Sea region, urging increased cooperation. The revitalization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) was proposed as a necessary step, emphasizing the importance of confronting Russian aggression, creating new lines of cooperation, and ensuring the reintegration of the Black Sea into the global security and economic space.
In conclusion, the speaker thanked participants in the PABSEC Summit for their support, expressing a collective commitment to peace and cooperation within the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) framework.