Shipping
43 countries and EU back Saudi-led Red Sea maritime security coalition
Saudi Arabia unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defense coalition to protect shipping and energy routes in the Red Sea after Houthi attacks disrupted global trade. Representatives from 43 countries and the European Union attended the international meeting, with 14 countries including Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and Djibouti issuing a joint statement supporting the coalition. Saudi Arabia will serve as the founding and leading state, hosting the coalition's headquarters.
