Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım visited IMO Headquarters on Thursday (11 May). During the visit, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and Prime Minister Yildirim discussed maritime matters and reflected on this year’s World Maritime Day theme, "Connecting Ships, Ports and People".
This has great resonance for Turkey, which, as a significant maritime nation, has an interest in the whole range of issues linked to the theme, including the facilitation of maritime transport, and increasing efficiency, navigational safety, protection of the marine environment, and maritime security.
During his visit, Mr. Yildirim toured the IMO Headquarters building and met senior staff.
Photos of Prime Minister Yıldırım’s visit to IMO can be downloaded here