Qatar wins membership on IMO Executive Council for third consecutive time

London: The State of Qatar has won a seat on the Executive Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Category C for the third consec...

London: The State of Qatar has won a seat on the Executive Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Category C for the third consecutive time.

This victory was secured during elections held as part of the 34th session of the IMO Assembly in London.

This win reaffirms Qatar's prominent position in the global maritime transport sector and demonstrates the international maritime community's confidence in the country's constructive role in joint efforts to enhance maritime safety and security, protect the marine environment, and develop sustainable maritime transport.

On this occasion, Minister of Transport HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Thani, expressed his pride in this achievement, which reflects international recognition of Qatar's ongoing efforts to develop the maritime sector.