Reflecting its growing status within the sector, the UAE has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in the Category B membership for a fourth term with the highest number of votes. The results of the election were announced during the 33rd session of the IMO Assembly in London, which concluded on 7th December 2023. On being re-elected, the UAE received widespread praise for its pivotal role in developing strategies, policies and legislation that enhance maritime safety standards, protect the marine environment and support the sustainability of the global industry.
Expressing his delight on the landmark occasion, His Excellency Eng. Suhail Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said, “The UAE has reaffirmed its leading status as a vital maritime centre in the world with this achievement. Our re-election to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the fourth consecutive term has further strengthened our active role in developing the sector and enhancing maritime safety standards, as well as protecting the marine environment globally. Through our efforts, we have been ranked as one of the most influential countries in developing a sustainable sector.”
At the same time, underlining the growing influence of the Gulf region generally, the State of Qatar was reelected to the IMO Council under Category C, confirming the country’s position at the international maritime legislature. Minister of Transport H.E. Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, who led the Qatari delegation to the 33rd IMO Assembly, said that Qatar would continue to support IMO’s plans and programs to achieve its objectives and principles, in addition to continuing to carry out various national projects in the maritime transportation and shipping industry.
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