Sultanate of Oman reaffirms its commitment to the security and safety of international maritime routes

Oman reaffirmed today its commitment to the security and safety of international maritime routes, the protection of human life, and the smooth flow of global trade, according to a statement delivered by Khamis Al-Shamaikh, Deputy Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Omani Transport, during his participation in the 137th session of the Maritime Organization Council, currently held in London.

According to the agency, the Omani delegation met on the sidelines of the session with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, to discuss ways to enhance continuous cooperation and coordination between Oman and the international organization in the fields of maritime navigation security and safety, marine environmental protection, and strengthening response and coordination to address maritime challenges.