Last Friday, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) elected the States that will form part of the three categories that make up the Organization’s Council.
In the ballot, Italy, which was reconfirmed in Category A, which includes the ten States with the greatest interest in providing international shipping services, was also the country that, along with China, obtained the highest number of votes, 155.
“This result highlights our country’s central role in the maritime industry, international maritime cooperation, shipping safety and protecting the marine environment,” said the Italian Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Edoardo Rixi.
“The IMO, a key executive body for the management of global maritime policies, continues to see Italy as a key player, alongside countries such as the US, the UK, Japan and Greece. This reconfirmation strengthens our country’s role as a leader in promoting the blue economy,” concluded Mr. Rixi.
Translation by Giles Foster