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IMW MINISTERIAL PLENARY

IMW Ministerial Plenary brings together global maritime leaders and policymakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the maritime sector. Held under the theme 'Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision', the session will highlight country leadership in advancing green transition, digital transformation, and inclusive growth, thereby establishing a collaborative path toward a resilient and forward-looking maritime industry. The plenary will feature ministerial remarks from leaders of IMW country partners and other prominent maritime nations.

27th October 2025
  • 12:15 PM ~ 01:30 PM
Hall No. 6, Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon, Mumbai

Session Agenda

S.No.Start TimeEnd TimeActivity and Description
112:1512:20
Opening remarks
Opening remarks by Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India
Shri Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India
212:2013:20
Ministerial Remarks
Ministerial Remarks by international maritime leaders
Speakers:
  • H.E. Anthony Smith Jr.Minister of Agriculture, Land, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy, Antigua and Barbuda
  • H.E. Magdalene DagosehMinister of Commerce and Industry, Liberia
  • H.E. Dr Arvin Boolell GOSKMinister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy, and Fisheries, Mauritius
  • H.E. Robert TiemanMinister of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands
  • H.E. Marianne Sivertsen NæssMinister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Norway
  • H.E. Anura KarunathilakaMinister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka
  • H.E. Aung Kyaw TunDeputy Minister of Transport and Communications, Myanmar
  • H.E. Dr. Rumaih AL-RumaihVice Minister of Transport & Logistic Services, Saudi Arabia
  • Lee HyunPolicy Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, South Korea
313:2013:25
Ministerial Remarks
Ministerial Remarks by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India
413:2513:30
Ministerial Group Photograph
Ministerial Group Photograph