ISLAMABAD: Minster for Maritime Affairs Syed Haider Ali Zaidi will address the 31st session of International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly as a guest Speaker and highlight the country’s priorities and achievements in Maritime sector.

The 31st session of IMO was being held in London from November 22 and would be continue till December 4, 2019, said a press release here on Sunday.

Secretary Maritime Affairs, Rizwan Ahmed is leading the Pakistani delegation. The Pakistan’s delegation is being supported by High Commissioner of Pakistan to UK, Nafees Zakaria, and his team.

Participation of high level delegation in IMO assembly will go a long way in strengthening Pakistan’s ties with other maritime nations.

The IMO is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. The IMO is working to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).—APP