Nitin Gadkari addressed the maritime council in London earlier this week. File Photo: PTILondon: India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation under a category that represents nations with the largest interests in international sea borne trade. India was re-elected to the council under Category B at an assembly of the organisation at its headquarters in London on Friday. India has been elected to the Council of the IMO ever since it started functioning, except for a two-year hiatus during 1983-1984. The IMO Council plays a crucial role in deciding various important matters within the mandate of the IMO, in relation to the global shipping industry and its work strategy and budget.

Source: Mint December 02, 2017 07:30 UTC