
India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest tally at elections held at its assembly for the 2024-25 biennium.
India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council after elections were held at its Assembly in London for the 2022-23 biennium.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is a UN agency responsible for regulating shipping. The IMO was established following an agreement at a UN conference held in Geneva in 1948.
The other countries in the category are Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates.
India's election falls under the Category of 10 states with "the largest interest in international seaborne trade", alongside Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The newly elected Council will meet formally at the conclusion of the 32nd Assembly for the IMO's 126th session on Wednesday, when it will elect its Chair and Vice-Chair for the next biennium.
India is re-elected to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council.
The Council is the executive organ of IMO.