At a UN Security Council meeting devoted to maritime security issues, Chris Elmore, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, made a statement. In his address, he emphasized the importance of international cooperation in tackling modern challenges in maritime security. Elmore stated that Britain is ready to work with all UN member states to ensure that new and emerging technologies contribute to enhancing the safety of maritime spaces. According to him, such technologies can play a significant role in countering threats to shipping, illegal activities at sea, and other challenges related to the use of the World Ocean. The statement by the British representative was part of a broader discussion at the Security Council level on ways to strengthen international maritime security. Issues of protecting maritime communications, combating piracy, illegal fishing, and other threats remain at the center of attention of the international community, given the growing dependence of global trade and economics on unimpeded shipping. The British side reaffirmed its commitment to a multilateral approach in addressing these problems, noting that the use of innovative technological solutions should be carried out within the framework of international cooperation and with consideration for the interests of all UN member states.