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World Maritime University 40th anniversary celebration

When WMU celebrated 40 years, the festivities began with an anniversary dinner at Malmö Town Hall. The following days, June 20-22, WMU hosted the Conference on Maritime and Ocean Sustainability with speakers and guests

The tribute speech at the dinner was opened by WMU Chancellor, HE Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Malmö's Mayor Cathrin Strjernfeldt Jammeh praised WMU's importance to Malmö City. Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of WMU, also gave a much-appreciated eulogy speech to the 230 guests.

This was followed by an excellent three-course dinner with matching wines.
At the opening mingle in the Landstingsalen, a string quartet entertained

The guests could also enjoy world-class paintings of Swedish and Danish kings


WMU Chancellor, HE Kitack Lim and President of WMU Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry

Mayor of Malmo Cathrin Strjernfeldt Jammeh and WMU Chancellor, HE Kitack Lim

Former Mayor Ilmar Reepalu and Vice chairman Anja Nordberg Sonesson


Mrs. Sonja Almo, President Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, Hon. Consul General of Japan Leif Almo
and Mr. Zandiougo Doumbia.


The Gala Dinner Card

...and the starter: Salmon of course with cauliflower cream



Finally, malmo.com would like to congratulate the World Maritime University and its president Cleoptra Doumbia-Henry for being superb international marketers for the city of Malmo.

About the World Maritime University (WMU)

The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. The mission of WMU is to be the world centre of excellence in postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and promoting sustainable development. 		Adverts