For the second time in a row, Qatar was re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council under Category C.
The re-election, for 2024-2025 Biennium, was held Friday during the 33rd Session of the IMO Assembly held at the IMO headquarters in London.
Qatar was able to uphold its position to the council as member states praised the country's endeavours to enhance the performance of the global maritime system and global maritime trade.
On this occasion, HE the Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif al-Sulaiti said that Qatar's re-election affirms the country's position and the appreciation it receives at the international platforms and organisations, and reflects the member states' faith in the work Qatar does to enhance maritime navigation's safety and security and protect the marine environment.
The minister voiced his appreciation to the member states that backed Qatar's candidature for re-election for the second time.
He also praised the efforts by the work team to achieve that success.
HE al-Sulaiti added that Qatar's continued presence at the IMO Council will help enhance the efforts that aim at developing global legislature and laws on maritime navigation in a way that supports the growth of world trade and makes Qatar one of the maritime decision-makers.
He stressed that Qatar would continue all efforts that support the IMO's plans and programmes to achieve its objectives and principles.
Qatar performed well and achieved high results alongside the 40 member states of the IMO Council thanks to its critical role in developing the strategies and policies that improve maritime safety standards, protect the marine environment, and boost the maritime industry's efficiency worldwide.
