LONDON: Minister of Transport HE Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti has inaugurated the office of Qatar's Mission to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, UK, with the participation of Secretary-General of the IMO Kitack Lim, several ministers, and Member States delegations' heads and representatives.
On this occasion, the minister said that Qatar is pleased to have opened its office at the IMO, which comes in harmony with the country's policy and role as an active partner to the international community, and also embodies its firm and continuous cooperation with regional and international organizations.
Opening this office puts an emphasis on our commitment to continuing our work with the rest of Member States to further develop the global maritime industry by enhancing maritime transportation's safety, security, and efficiency, and by providing all kinds of support to the IMO's objectives and aspirations, he added.
Ambassador of Qatar to the UK HE Fahd bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, who is also the Permanent Representative of Qatar to the IMO, attended the ceremony.
