An MoU was signed between the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) and the Telec Group of Companies on 11 April 2025 at NIMA’s head office at Bahria University, Islamabad. The document was formally endorsed by Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M) (Retd.), the president of NIMA, and Mr. Syed Ghazanfar Sajjad, the chairman of Telec Group of Companies.
President NIMA warmly welcomed the delegation in his opening remarks and highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime sector through joint research, smart technology integration, capacity building, and sustainable Blue Economy initiatives.
Mr. Syed Hussain Sajjad, the chief operating officer of Telec Group, highlighted the organization’s legacy and contributions over the years. Chairman Telec expressed keen interest in partnering with NIMA to explore opportunities for integrating ICT expertise into maritime systems, ranging from port digitization and coastal surveillance to smart maritime infrastructure. He emphasized the prospects of this collaboration in shaping a modern and resilient maritime sector in Pakistan.
This MoU marks a significant step toward industry–think tank collaboration, fostering a synergy between policy-driven insight and technological innovation for national development.
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NIMA is a premier maritime-related think tank of Pakistan, which undertakes analysis and evaluation of National and International Maritime issues and policies in order to recommend solutions to advance the maritime interest of the country. NIMA is also focusing on spreading awareness about the importance of the maritime sector.