The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Dr. Vince Henderson, paid a courtesy call on the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Kitack Lim in London.
During the meeting, the two parties discussed matters of mutual interest, including the importance of maritime transportation and the role of the IMO in promoting safe, secure, and efficient shipping on a global scale. Minister Henderson expressed appreciation for the IMO’s efforts in promoting sustainable shipping practices and highlighted Dominica’s ‘s commitment to supporting the organization’s initiatives, and Dominica’s candidate, who was formally launched on Monday, 5th June at the IMO headquarters.
The Secretary-General, in turn, thanked the Minister for the visit and reaffirmed the IMO’s commitment to working with member states to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting concluded positively, with both parties expressing their commitment to strengthening the relationship between Dominica and the IMO.
Meantime, the Government of Dominica has launched the candidacy of Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry for the position of Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Dr. Doumbia-Henry was formally presented during a reception hosted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Dr. Vince Henderson at the offices of the International Maritime Organisation in London.
Dr. Henderson said Dominica is confident Dr. Doumbia-Henry is fully qualified and experienced to serve as Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation. “Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, a visionary leader, has consistently delivered when and where it matters to effect transformative change in the institutions she has led. Her candidacy for Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) presents another opportunity to bring her visionary, transformative, and inclusive leadership to build upon and transform the IMO’s role as the maritime industry leader,” he said.
In his message, Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit described Dominica’s candidate as “a towering presence in the maritime world.”