New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in Category B, which includes 10 countries with the largest interest in international seaborne trade.

India secured the highest number of votes in the category, receiving 154 out of 169 valid ballots cast during the November 28 elections at the 34th IMO Assembly in London.

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, described the outcome as a significant endorsement of India's growing global maritime influence.

"India's success at IMO is proof of our dynamic Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maritime vision," said Sarbananda Sonowal.

"This is a proud moment for India's maritime sector and for our na...