2023 marks the 50th anniversary of China's restoration of its legitimate seat in the International Maritime Organization. The Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization, Lin Kize, recently expressed appreciation for China's achievements and contributions in participating in global maritime governance and promoting maritime development. On the 14th, Lin Jize met with Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization in London and made the above statement. Lin Jize thanked China for its support for the work of the Secretariat of the International Maritime Organization and stated that China is playing an increasingly crucial role in important issues of common concern to the international shipping community, such as negotiations on greenhouse gas emissions reduction in maritime transportation. The Secretariat of the International Maritime Organization attaches great importance to and is willing to maintain close cooperation with China. Zheng Zeguang said that as a major shipping, shipbuilding, and crew member country in the world, China continues to increase the depth and breadth of its participation in the work of the International Maritime Organization and fully integrates into global maritime governance. It is an active participant, important contributor, and comprehensive beneficiary of the affairs of the International Maritime Organization. Zheng Zeguang stated that China will continue to support the work of the International Maritime Organization and its secretariat, further deepen international maritime cooperation, and make efforts to promote the sustainable development of the global maritime industry and build a community with a shared future for the ocean. (New News Agency)