2787 (2025) SC
Security Council resolution 2787 (2025) [on extension of the reporting request in para. 10 of resolution 2722 (2024) on Houthi attacks on merchant and commercial vessels in the Red Sea until 15 Jan. 2026]
80
Session
12
Yes
0
No
3
Abstentions
| Draft symbol | S/2025/462 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 2787 (2025) |
| Category | GEOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTORS |
| P5 Positions |
Russia
~
United States
✓
United Kingdom
✓
China
~
France
✓
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| UN Document | 2787 (2025) ↗ |
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.9958
Speeches following this vote (6)
Ms. Shea
Resolution 2787 (2025) is recognition of the need for continued vigilance from the Council against the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist threat. Just last week, the Secretary-General transmitted to Council members a statement (SG/SM/22724) describing Houthi attacks against two civilian cargo vessels, the MV Magic Seas and the MV Eternity C
These attacks serve to remind us once again of the Houthis’ t…
Mr. Mohamed Yusuf
As a nation deeply invested in Red Sea stability, we supported resolution 2787 (2025). Our vote reflects a strong commitment to maritime security in the Red Sea, which is vital for both our region and global commerce. We recognize the seriousness of the current threats and their wide-ranging implications, including to economic security, as well as environmental risks.
This resolution is a constr…
Mr. Koudri
Algerian’s decision to abstain in the voting today on resolution 2787 (2025) is in line with its principled positions, including its abstention on resolutions 2722 (2024), 2739 (2024) and 2768 (2025).
This abstention must not be interpreted as a reservation on the monthly reports submitted by the Secretary-General on the situation in the Red Sea, nor should it be interpreted as an acceptance or …
Mr. Polyanskiy
The Russian Federation abstained in the voting on resolution 2787 (2025), on the situation in the Red Sea, submitted by our Greek and American colleagues.
This document is a direct continuation of notorious resolution 2722 (2024), which continues to raise serious concerns for us, especially with regard to respect for international law. The initial intention of that resolution was good, without a…
Mr. Geng Shuang
Based on the current situation in the Red Sea and Yemen and in line with China’s consistent position, China abstained in the voting on resolution 2787 (2025).
I would like to offer an explanation of vote on China’s position.
Secondly, China abstained in the voting on resolution 2722 (2024), regarding the situation in the Red Sea, and on related extensions. Following the adoption of that resolut…
The President
I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Pakistan.
We voted in favour of resolution 2787 (2025), reaffirming our principled stance on upholding maritime security and denouncing attacks on all commercial shipping.
In line with Pakistan’s long-standing position, we strongly condemn the recent attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and the tragic loss of innocent ci…
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