In a speech delivered on behalf of the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the session, Al-Junaidi affirmed the Kingdom’s full commitment to the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), particularly with regard to navigational warnings, search and rescue operations, ship guidance, and avoidance of maritime hazards.
Protecting sea lanes
He explained that the Kingdom emphasizes the importance of protecting maritime routes, freedom of navigation, and ensuring the stability of energy markets and global supply chains, indicating that the Kingdom will continue its work as a responsible partner, committed to ensuring maritime safety and preserving lives, and supporting the international system based on law and joint cooperation.
On the side of strengthening international cooperation, the Kingdom affirmed that, through its strategic location and its regional and international role, it will continue and exert all efforts to enhance maritime security, by strengthening maritime surveillance, exchanging information, raising readiness and response to any threats, and facilitating the flow of global trade through safe and stable corridors.
This work comes as an extension of the Kingdom’s efforts in the Council of the International Maritime Organization as an active member and supporter of international initiatives. The General Authority for Transport represents the Kingdom in the Council of the Organization, which continues to activate commitments to joint international agreements and treaties and contribute to international decision-making.
