MUSCAT : During the meeting, His Highness expressed Oman’s appreciation for the IMO’s role in enhancing maritime navigation and ensuring the safety of travelers and sea voyages across international waters. He emphasized the Sultanate’s commitment to collaborating with the organization to develop maritime transport, protect shipping lanes, and address the challenges facing maritime trade.

The discussions also focused on ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation on maritime issues, secure shipping lanes, and mitigate risks and conflicts affecting global maritime operations.

In response, Secretary-General Dominguez highlighted Oman’s strategic position as a regional maritime center, which contributes significantly to the security and safety of international shipping lines. He praised Oman’s achievements across various sectors and underscored the importance of the visit for discussions regarding Oman’s nomination for category (C) membership in the IMO’s Executive Council.

The meeting was attended by H.E. Eng. Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and His Excellency Eng. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shammakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Transport.

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