Iraq Participates in the 31st Session of the Assembly of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds)

The Republic of Iraq participated in the meetings of the governing bodies of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds), held in London from 20 to 23 October 2026, under the chairmanship of Mr Gaute Sivertsen, Director of the IOPC Funds, with the participation of Member States, observer States and representatives of relevant international organisations.

The meetings comprised the 31st session of the 1992 Fund Assembly, the 87th session of the 1992 Fund Executive Committee, and the 23rd session of the Supplementary Fund Assembly.

During the meetings, Mr Gaute Sivertsen was unanimously re-appointed by Member States for a second term as Director of the IOPC Funds. Discussions focused on a number of key matters relating to the international liability and compensation regime for oil pollution damage, including procedural issues and the review of claims concerning liability and compensation arising from major oil pollution incidents. The Embassy also participated in the elections of members of the joint Audit Body and the 1992 Fund Executive Committee.

The Republic of Iraq was represented at the meetings by Captain Mazin Al-Kaabi, Iraqi Maritime Attaché, and First Secretary Alyaa Ihsan al-Sayegh, responsible for International Organisations and Multilateral Relations portfolio at the Embassy