KSA secured a place on the IMO’s 40-member council for 2024 and 2025
The International Maritime Organization ( IMO ) accepted the credentials of Saudi Arabia’s new permanent representative, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The welcome with Saudi delegation
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez welcomed Kamal bin Mohammed Al-Junaidi to the organization during a meeting in London. The event was attended by the Saudi deputy transport minister, Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih in presence Saudi ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz
Organization’s goals
The UK-based UN agency is the global maritime authority that sets international standards designed to ensure the safety and security of maritime transport.
It also aims to reduce pollution from ships and implement initiatives that help preserve the marine environment and protect nature. Saudi Arabia won a majority vote in December to become a member of the IMO’s 40-member council for 2024 and 2025.
Kingdom’s strategic maritime 2030
Al-Junaidi will represent Saudi Arabia during IMO events, including the signing of maritime agreements, treaties, and codes. He will highlight Riyadh’s efforts and plans to develop its maritime transport industry and international trade.
The representation at the IMO highlights the Kingdom’s strategic maritime location, including its coastline along the Red Sea through which 13 percent of global trade passes.
By 2030, Saudi Arabia aims to handle 40 million containers a year, facilitate cargo-handling procedures and develop marine tourism through cruise ships and coastal transportation.
Aspire to complete the integration
Al-Junaidi via his account on LinkedIn wrote :I have the honor to extend my sincere thanks, gratitude and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Kingdom to the United Kingdom, and His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud – may God bless them – for the limited support from Their Highnesses, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its employees and the employees of the Embassy of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the United Kingdom.
He confirmed that: We always aspire to complete the integration to support our Kingdom as a leading global logistics hub.
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