28 April 2025 – The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) jointly conducted an international seminar on “San Remo Manual and Contemporary Naval Warfare” in Islamabad, bringing together distinguished maritime and legal experts.
Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, the vice chief of the naval staff, while speaking as chief guest, underscored the seminar’s strategic importance and emphasized upholding the provisions of the San Remo Manual in contemporary naval warfare. He was of the view that the manual needs to evolve with the challenges being posed by the advent of AI, autonomous systems, cyber threats, and non-state actors.
Prominent speakers included Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed, the president of NIMA; Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, Aalim Judge FSC; Ahmer Bilal Soofi; Barrister Taimur Malik; Commodore Dr. S. M. Akhtar Hussain Gardezi, JAG Pakistan Navy; Dr. Jahanzeb Butt; and Aezaz-ur-Rehman & Ammad Hassan from ICRC. Experts analyzed the San Remo Manual’s relevance in the light of ongoing conflicts and excessive collateral damage and recommended policy options.
Christoph Sutter, the head of the ICRC delegation in Pakistan, while concluding, appreciated NIMA’s effort and emphasized continuing Pakistan’s commitment to promoting humanitarian-centric dialogue in the obtaining maritime security and legal environment.
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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.