The delegation of the State Maritime and Port Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport represented Azerbaijan at the 33rd International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly Plenary Session held in London, Great Britain, Report informs, citing the ministry.
Within the framework of the international event, which continues with plenary sessions, the participants considered the issue of electing the president and vice-presidents of the Assembly, review of proposed changes to the rules of procedure, and reports on the activities of the organization’s committees.
They also discussed the establishment of new committees, the holding of elections related to the membership of the IMO Assembly, the hearing of the Assembly’s report on the activity of the Organization and the appointment of an external auditor, and issues related to the 1972 International Convention on Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter and the 1996 Protocol. The participants adopted the organization’s strategy for 2024-2029 and approved the appointment of the new secretary general.
Within the framework of the session, the delegation participated in bilateral meetings and exchanged views on issues of future cooperation in the field of maritime transport.
