in this meeting, the draft of the national maritime strategy of the Islamic Republic of Iran was examined, and the necessity of strengthening coordination and cooperation among the responsible bodies to enhance the country's position in the IMO and to increase the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the mandatory audit of the member state in 2027 was emphasized.
The members of the working group, while examining the various dimensions of this strategic document, presented their expert views and suggestions regarding its strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Emran Moradpour Tayebi, the Director General of Seafarers' Affairs, Specialized and International Organizations of the Ports and Maritime Organization, in this meeting, while explaining the generalities of the national maritime strategy and clarifying the strategic approach of the Ports and Maritime Organization in this regard, emphasized the importance of constructive interaction and synergy among the country's executive bodies and specialized institutions.
Referring to the necessity of utilizing the capacities and capabilities of all the organizations participating in the working group, he stated: "Cooperation and inter-organizational coordination are among the requirements for achieving national goals in the field of maritime affairs and enhancing the position of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the International Maritime Organization."
He continued: "Achieving the goals of the IMO member state audit and implementing the requirements of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) requires effective participation, accountability, and the accompaniment of all relevant bodies."
It is worth noting that in the aforementioned meeting, the examination of the draft national maritime strategy was carried out with the aim of utilizing the views and capacities of the country's executive bodies and specialized institutions and strengthening the cross-sectoral approach in maritime development and governance; this approach will pave the way for greater synergy among the responsible institutions and strengthen coherence in the policy-making, planning, and implementation of the international commitments of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the field of maritime affairs.
Also, the continuous follow-up of the resolutions and actions related to audit readiness was among the axes emphasized by the members, and the necessity of continuing interaction and coordination among the responsible bodies, holding working group meetings regularly and with the maximum presence of members, was emphasized.
It is worth noting that the continuation of the working group's activity and the implementation of its resolutions will be pursued with the aim of enhancing inter-organizational coordination, increasing the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the mandatory IMO member state audit in 2027, and providing the grounds for the effective implementation of the IMSAS requirements in the country.