London – IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez welcomed delegates from Member States to IMO headquarters this morning as they gather in London for the 34th session of the IMO Assembly which concludes on December 3.
The Assembly is the highest Governing Body of the IMO, consisting of all Member States, responsible for approving the work programme, voting the budget and determining the financial arrangements of the Organization. The Assembly also elects the Council.
In his opening remarks, Secretary-General Dominguez stated: “We meet today at a time when the maritime sector continues to navigate a complex international environment marked by geopolitical tensions, evolving trade patterns, and an accelerating global transition towards decarbonization and digitalization.”
“The successes still ahead of us will depend on your decisions and your collective action in bringing together this diverse community,” he said.
The Assembly elected H.E. Mrs. Marine de Carné de Trécesson de Coëtlogon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of France to IMO, as President for its 34th regular session.
H.E. Mr. Hakim Hajoui, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Morocco to the United Kingdom was elected as first Vice President; and H.E. Dr. Iruthisham Adam, High Commissioner and Permanent Representative of Maldives to IMO, was elected as second Vice President.
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