India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council with the highest number of votes in the elections for the 2024-25 biennial assembly.

India was re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council with the highest number of votes in the elections for the 2024-25 biennial assembly. India's re-election ranks it among the 10 states with "greatest interest in international maritime trade", along with Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It received widespread support from the international community, including the International Maritime Organization, to continue serving the region. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the leading authority regulating the maritime industry, supporting global trade, transportation and all maritime operations. US Vision 2047 also sets goals to strengthen India's global maritime presence. 43 initiatives have been identified as part of the Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 Action Plan, the key initiatives of which are on strengthening our global maritime presence including the appointment of a dedicated IMO Cell in India and a Permanent Representative at IMO Headquarters, London.