IMO was represented at the recent meeting in Rome, Italy (26-27 June), of the G7 Friends of the Gulf of Guinea Group (G7++FOGG). The meeting focused on the fight against piracy; illicit trafficking of narcotics, weapons, human beings and goods; illegal fishing; marine litter; and on the development of the maritime economy. IMO has been supporting countries in the region to implement all of the key areas identified in the Code of Conduct concerning the repression of piracy, armed robbery against ships, and illicit maritime activity in west and central Africa. IMO was represented by Gisela Vieira at the meeting, which was hosted by the Italian Presidency of the G7++ FoGG.