International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez recently visited several Red Sea countries, including Djibouti, Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen, to address the concerning situation of maritime safety and freedom of navigation. He emphasized that ongoing attacks on vessels jeopardize lives and disrupt global trade, as the Red Sea is a key shipping route. Dominguez underscored the importance of collaboration among IMO member states and stakeholders to safeguard seafarers and promote a resilient maritime transport system in the region, which has significant development potential.

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