Iraq participates in the 138th Session of the IMO Council

The Republic of Iraq participates in the meetings of the 138th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, held for the period 2nd to 6th November 2026 at the IMO Headquarters in London, presided by the IMO Secretary General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, with the participation of Member and Observer States and representatives of relevant international organisations.

The Council is set to discuss a number of issues on its agenda, including strategy, planning and the protection of vital shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea and Sea of Azov and Red Sea regions.

The Republic of Iraq is represented at the meetings by First Secretary Alyaa Ihsan al-Sayegh, responsible for the International Organisations and Multilateral Relations portfolio at the Embassy