SLMA and Saudi Arabia Discuss Bilateral Maritime Partnership in London
The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration (SLMA) is pleased to announce a productive and forward-looking engagement between its Executive Director, Dr. Daniel Kaitibi, and Eng. Kamal Mohammed Al-Junaidi, the Alternate Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
This high-level bilateral meeting took place on the sidelines of the 110th Session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee, held at the IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
The purpose of the meeting was to establish a collaborative and strategic working relationship between the maritime institutions of the Republic of Sierra Leone and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Both parties explored avenues for mutual cooperation in areas such as:
• Maritime safety and security
• Capacity building and training
• Technical support and regulatory alignment
• Sustainable maritime development
Dr. Kaitibi emphasized SLMA’s commitment to fostering international partnerships that align with Sierra Leone’s maritime growth agenda and the goals of the IMO instruments.
“Our dialogue with Saudi Arabia marks a significant step toward expanding Sierra Leone’s presence and collaboration within the international maritime community. We look forward to translating this engagement into concrete benefits for our maritime sector,” said Dr. Kaitibi.
This engagement reflects SLMA’s broader strategy to position Sierra Leone as a proactive and responsible member of the global maritime family, while also exploring partnerships that can unlock new opportunities for technological advancement, policy reform, and industry excellence.
Stay tuned for more updates as SLMA continues to champion maritime diplomacy on behalf of the people and government of Sierra Leone. 🇸🇱🌊