Liberia Reaffirms Support To Maritime safety, security -Kpadeh Says As He Presents Letter of Credence to IMO SG
MONROVIA: Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has presented his letter of credence to H.E. Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, the IMO’s Secretary General. He did so on the sidelines of the IMO’s Council 132nd session which began July 8 and will run until Friday, July 12 at the Headquarters of the IMO in London, reaffirming Liberia’s full cooperation in ensuring maritime safety and security.
The 132nd Session is expected to host several high-level discussions and deliberations centered around the state of the international body and its effective running.
The presentation of the Letter of Credence is in accordance with Resolution A.505 (XII) of the Procedure for Accreditation establishing the office of Permanent Missions by Governments to the International Maritime Organization.
Alongside the presentation of his credentials, Ambassador Kpadeh and the IMO SG held discussions of mutual interest relative to international shipping and assured the SG of Liberia’s fullest support and cooperation to ensure the safety and security of international shipping.
Kpadeh also used to the time to condemn the continuous brutal attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and called on all nations to pull together against piracy in the Red Sea. He also assured the SG that Liberia fully supports the IMO 2023 GHG Strategy.
At the same time, the Permanent Representatives informed the SG that Liberia has settled its 2024 IMO dues, which emphasizes Liberia’s unyielding commitment to the IMO and its working.
For his part, the SG welcomed Liberia Permeant Representative to IMO and thanked Liberia for its continuous support to the IMO and particularly to his leadership as SG.
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