The Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova in London, Mrs. Angela Ponomariov, met with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Kitack Lim, on the occasion of the accreditation as Permanent Representative of the Republic of Moldova to this organization.

During the meeting the importance of intensifying the cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and the International Maritime Organization by ratifying and implementing a list of international conventions was noted. The efforts made by the Moldovan authorities in order to improve the performance as a flag state, port state, as well as the actions undertaken by our country to prepare for the IMO audit to be held in October 2020, were underlined.

The Secretary-General of the IMO welcomed the interest of the Republic of Moldova to align with the IMO standards and to further develop the state's maritime transport branch, expressing the readiness to offer IMO assistance in the training of specialists in this field.

The Republic of Moldova became a member of the IMO in 2001. The International Maritime Organization is a specialized agency within the United Nations, responsible for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.