Straits used for international navigation are not only regional waterways but global lifelines. Their security and safety depend on respect for international law, as reflected in UNCLOS, on restraint by all parties, and on sustained multilateral cooperation.

Data protection, secure international data transfers, artificial intelligence and legal certainty for investment were among the main topics discussed by more than 100 representatives from 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries, eight EU Member States, EU institutions and partner organisations.

The European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) launches the EU-LAC Supercomputing Network for AI, as part of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy.

From 20 to 25 September, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas will travel to New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).