International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary General Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco today visited Chattogram port.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK Saida Muna Tasneem accompanied him.
The IMO secretary general inspected the port’s EMU activities, safety and security activities along the river from the Boat Club.
Later, Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) organized a briefing session on Bangladesh seaports at Shaheed Munshi Fazlur Rahman Auditorium.
Port Chairman Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohail welcomed the IMO Secretary General and introduced the participants in the session.
The port chairman highlighted the importance of seaports in Bangladesh in his welcome speech and thanked the IMO Secretary General for the collaborative role and overall cooperation of IMO regarding the ports.
A power point presentation and documentary on development and future plans of Chattogram, other ports and maritime sectors were screened at the meeting.
The secretary general appreciated the contribution of Chattogram Port to the international maritime sector and economic development of the country.
The IMO secretary said IMO as its member state is working to protect the interests of Bangladesh. He called for the speedy implementation of the Hong Kong Resolution on Maritime Affairs. Velasco appreciated the inclusion of green port technology in various development projects undertaken by Chattogram Port.
After the meeting, the IMO secretary general inspected the operational activities of Chattogram port.