India re-elected to Council of International Maritime Organisation for 2026-27 term

India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for the 2026-27 term, reaffirming its growing role in shaping global maritime policy and sustainable shipping initiatives.

The IMO is the United Nations specialised agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships. IMO’s work supports the UN sustainable development goals.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the re-election was a recognition of India’s commitment to promoting sustainable shipping, enhancing maritime security, and strengthening South-South cooperation.

“India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation for 2026–27, in recognition of its commitment to sustainable shipping, maritime security and South-South cooperation,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

He added that India’s continuous presence on the Council since the IMO’s inception reflects international confidence in New Delhi’s maritime vision.

“India’s re-election and continuous presence since the IMO was set up also echo global interest in Vision MAHASAGAR, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Jaiswal said, thanking partner nations for their support.

India has been an active participant in the IMO, advocating cleaner oceans, digital transformation in shipping, and equitable global maritime frameworks. The IMO Council plays a key role in supervising the organisation’s work between Assembly sessions and shaping its global maritime agenda.