LAHORE: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Wednesday said that Pakistan Navy’s initiative of ‘Maritime Security Workshop’ would return rich dividends by creating awareness regarding the blue economy and maritime potential of Pakistan. Addressing the second Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW-18) titled ‘Blue Economy-Prosperous Pakistan’ at Pakistan Navy War College, organised by Pakistan Navy, he underscored the challenges and opportunities in Pakistan’s maritime sector and discussed future roadmap. Earlier, during the opening session of MARSEW, Rear Admiral Naveed Ahmed Rizvi, Commandant Pakistan Navy War College welcomed guests/participants and highlighted the significance of maritime sector for Pakistan. The workshop would provide a joint platform to reflect upon the contemporary maritime environment and security dynamics of the Indian Ocean Region. An orientation sea trip was also planned for a better understanding of Pakistan Navy Area of operation.

Source: Pakistan Today December 12, 2018 16:30 UTC