Technical Cooperation Committee (TC 74) - Closing remarks

ADDRESS OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL AT THE CLOSING OF THE 74TH SESSION OF THE TECHNICAL COOPERATION COMMITEE (TC 74), 24 to 28 June 2024

Delivered by IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez on 28 June, 2024

Mr. Chair, distinguished delegates, 

We have come to the end of another session of the Technical Cooperation Committee.

Allow me to reflect on some of the key achievements of this session:

You have made good progress in shaping the comprehensive Capacity-Development Strategy. The initial discussions in the working group mark a step forward for our Organization. 

The Committee also highlighted the pivotal role played by the Regional Presence Scheme in facilitating the implementation of the Integrated Technical Cooperation Programme (ITCP) and the importance of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme in guiding the maritime sector towards better implementation of the mandatory IMO instruments.

Your engagement in the informal workshop yesterday was particularly noteworthy which allowed for an exchange of ideas and insights, setting a new dynamic in our engagements and fostering a collective environment that will benefit our future technical cooperation endeavours. For sure, there is plenty more to come.

My sincere appreciation goes to your Chair, H.E. Mr. Dwaine Gardiner of Antigua and Barbuda, whose calmness and leadership guided us through this session with success, including finalizing the agenda and the pending issues left over from the previous session.

My appreciation also goes to the Vice-Chair, Ms. Anays Berrocal of Panama, who successfully chaired Working Group on the comprehensive strategy. I would like to congratulate both on their re-election to their positions.

As always, this is also an opportune moment to express our gratitude to those delegates and experts who are leaving and concluding their tenure with us and for whom this marks the final session of the Committee. We wish them all the best for their future endeavours. 

I am grateful for the efforts of the Technical Cooperation and Implementation Division, who led the preparations for this meeting, for the dedication of all the staff of the Secretariat, who work tirelessly to provide the required professional support to meet your expectations. I also take this opportunity to express my thanks to the interpreters, who once again have facilitated our seamless communication during the meeting.

I wish you all a restful weekend, and a safe journey to your destinations.

Thank you. 

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