Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09DHAKA696
2009-07-16 07:47:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Dhaka
Cable title:
BANGLADESH SEEKS RE-ELECTION TO COUNCIL OF THE IMO
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UNCLAS DHAKA 000696
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/INSB, IO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV BG
SUBJECT: BANGLADESH SEEKS RE-ELECTION TO COUNCIL OF THE IMO
Summary
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UNCLAS DHAKA 000696
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/INSB, IO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV BG
SUBJECT: BANGLADESH SEEKS RE-ELECTION TO COUNCIL OF THE IMO
Summary
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¶1. Post received a diplomatic note from Bangladesh's Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. Bangladesh seeks re-election to the
Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in
category "B" at the forthcoming election to be held during
the 26th Regular Session of the Assembly, which will take
place in London from 23 November to 04 December 2009. The
diplomatic note is repeated below. The attachment mentioned
in the text will be sent by email
to SCA/INSB.
¶2. Begin text:
No. UN-EL-8037/05. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
People's Republic of Bangladesh Presents its compliments to
the Embassy of the United States of America in Dhaka and has
the honour to inform that in accordance with Article-17 of
the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention, the
Government of Bangladesh has decided to seek re-election to
the Council of the IMO in category "B" at the forthcoming
election to be held during the 26th Regular Session of the
Assembly, which will take place in London from 23 November to
04 December 2009.
Bangladesh believes that the IMO, as a specialized agency of
the United Nations responsible for maritime activities, plays
a critical role in ensuring maritime safety, security and
protection of the marine environment and assisting its Member
States in their capacity-building. Bangladesh attaches high
importance to the work of the IMO and has been actively
involved in the activities of IMO. As a member of the IMO,
Bangladesh has committed itself to promote the implementation
of the instruments developed under the auspices of IMO.
In seeking re-election of Bangladesh to the IMO council, the
Government of Bangladesh wishes to reiterate its deep
interest and full commitment to the objectives of IMO. If
re-elected, Bangladesh, in close collaboration with the
other Member States of the IMO, will endeavour to contribute
to the achievement of the goals of the Organization for safe
and secure shipping on clean oceans.
An Aide-Memoire outlining Bangladesh's contribution to
international shipping and the IMO is attached hereto.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the
esteemed Embassy of the United States of America in Dhaka the
assurances of its highest consideration.
MORIARTY