Statement by the Republic of Slovenia at UNSC meeting on the threats to international peace and security

Thank you Mr. President.

ASG Jenča, thank you very much for your briefing.

Mr. President,

The protection of critical undersea infrastructure is essential, as our reliance on it continues to grow. For many people, underwater pipelines and electricity connectors represent a vital lifeline. Moreover, submarine cables form a backbone of global economy as the main communication line, carrying 99 % of the world’s data traffic.

With this in mind, Slovenia reaffirms its condemnation of the act of sabotage directed against the Nord Stream pipelines almost three years ago. We are particularly concerned about the severe environmental impact of the incident, which is believed to have caused the single largest discharge of methane ever recorded.

It is of course crucial for this infrastructure to be protected against deliberate and accidental damage. Such incidents have been numerous, especially in the Baltic Sea, where multiple power and data cables have been damaged in recent years.

Slovenia is ready to support action in the framework of the UN related to the security of underwater infrastructure. We are ready to support any meaningful initiatives that uphold the rule of law, ensure accountability, foster transparency and support ongoing investigations.

Mr. President,

Slovenia notes that the two national investigations into to the act of sabotage on the Nord Stream pipelines have concluded in line with the fundamental principles of the rule of law. We further note that the investigative efforts of German authorities are progressing as we saw the reports that an arrest was made in relation to the case only recently.

We recognize that arrests do not equate to the convictions and that the investigation is ongoing. Slovenia commends German authorities for their commitment to conducting a comprehensive and impartial investigation of the incident and we fully support their efforts.

I thank you.

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