Security Council, 10255th Meeting (AM & PM) Maritime Security and Emerging Technologies
What was announced
The Security Council will hold an open debate on “Emerging Technologies and Maritime Security: Implications for Peace and Security”, focusing on the opportunities and risks that rapidly evolving technologies pose for maritime security and international peace. The meeting, to be chaired by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is a signature event of that country’s October presidency of the 15-member body. Council members are expected to examine the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and cyber capabilities on maritime operations, security and governance. Briefings are anticipated from Martin Kimani, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the…
Who and where
People
- Kyriakos Mitsotakis (Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic) · more news
Global and regional bodies
- United Nations (Level 8 of 10) · more news
- United Nations Security Council (Level 8 of 10) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
- Level 8: The UN and global treaty bodies · news at this level
- Level 6: National government · news at this level
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/blog/sc16493
- Published 2026-10-29 10:59:57 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-29 12:00:13 UTC from UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
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