The Republic of Zambia became the latest Member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), following the deposit of an instrument of acceptance of the Convention on the IMO with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Paul William Lumbi, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the United Kingdom, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to mark Zambia’s status as the newest Member State of IMO.
IMO Secretrary-General Koji Sekimizu said that the Republic of Zambia is an important member of the international community.
With the acceptance of the Convention by Zambia, the number of IMO Member States stands at 171, with a further three Associate Members.