Somalia has joined the International Maritime Organization (IMSO) to monitor maritime activities.
The Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport of the Government of Somalia, Abdulkhadir Mohamed Nur, held a fruitful meeting in London with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez.
The meeting was part of Somalia’s growing efforts to strengthen maritime security, modernize maritime institutions, and enhance its international role in the fields of maritime safety and security, according to a statement from the Ministry.
newsinsideThe Ministry revealed that during the meeting, Minister Abdulkhadir officially handed over to the Secretary-General the documents confirming Somalia’s accession to the Convention (IMSO), which marks a historic step that enhances the country’s ability to monitor, manage, and protect maritime activities.
Joining this agreement also strengthens Somalia’s cooperation with the IMO in developing technical, legal, and security capabilities.
The two sides discussed plans for Somalia to develop maritime-related legislative systems, training of maritime institutions, and how to build a modern system to prevent maritime threats and develop the country’s blue economy.
The Minister said that the Somali government has made a strong commitment to rebuilding and modernizing maritime institutions, underlining that cooperation with IMO will greatly contribute to ensuring sustainable maritime security.
“It was an honor for me to meet with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez,” said Minister Abdulkhadir.
“The transfer of the official documents confirming Somalia’s accession to IMSO is a new chapter for Somalia, which strengthens maritime security, trade, and international relations of the country,” he continued.
