♦ India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), London, in Category B, comprising 10 countries with the largest interest in international seaborne trade.

♦ India secured the highest number of votes in the category, receiving 154 out of 169 valid votes cast during the elections held on 28 November 2025 at the 34th Session of the IMO Assembly.

♦ The IMO Council consists of 40 elected members across three categories and functions as the executive body of the IMO between sessions of the Assembly.

♦ On the sidelines of the Assembly, the Indian delegation engaged with several countries, international organisations and IMO officials on cooperation in areas of mutual interest.