Egypt and Saudi Arabia name new maritime commander
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the appointment of Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shihri as the commander of the multilateral maritime defense coalition. The aim is to strengthen cooperation in maritime security and to protect international shipping routes from threats and attacks on vessels and maritime infrastructure. This announcement came after an international meeting attended by 43 countries to discuss the establishment of an institutional framework for the coalition, which focuses on addressing security threats in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. The coalition's goal is to unify international efforts to confront maritime security threats, enhance collective strategies to ensure the safety of navigation and global trade, with at least 14 countries supporting its initiative.
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