IMO marks Zambia’s status as the newest Member State
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu welcomes His Excellency Paul William Lumbi, Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, the company said in its press release.
The Republic of Zambia became the latest Member of IMO, following the deposit, of an instrument of acceptance of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Welcoming His Excellency Lumbi, IMO Secretrary-General Koji Sekimizu said that the Republic of Zambia is an important member of the international community. He said, “I’m sure our membership will really welcome you. We will support you.”
With the acceptance of the Convention by Zambia, the number of IMO Member States stands at 171, with a further three Associate Members.