
Turkey Re International Maritime Organization Council Member; Transport and Infrastructure Minister Mehmet Cahit Turhan, Turkey, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the council membership for the 2020-2021 period was reported that the re-elected.
In his statement, Turhan said that IMO is the specialized organization of the United Nations in maritime, and it is carrying out intensive activities to increase sea safety, to ensure maritime security and to prevent marine pollution from ships.
Stating that Turkey's Turhan is actively involved in the work of the IMO, November 25 began on Monday in the General Assembly of the IMO membership in the council elections, held in London yesterday noted that the British capital.
Minister Turhan, Turkey in 1999 is drawing attention to the candidates selected so far uninterrupted membership in the council, "Our country was re-elected to the IMO Council membership for 2020-2021 period. As a council member, we will continue to contribute to efforts to increase maritime safety and security and to protect the environment. ” found the assessment.