Islamabad – Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, the federal minister for maritime affairs (MoMA), visited the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA). The event marked the critical importance of enhanced collaboration between MoMA and NIMA to drive Pakistan’s maritime development and unlock the potential of a strong blue economy for the country.
The minister expressed a strong desire to advance key sectors, including aquaculture, green shipping, maritime tourism, and green ship recycling. During the visit, the federal minister received an in-depth briefing on NIMA’s roles, i.e., maritime policy research, advocacy, capacity building, etc.
NIMA’s ongoing partnerships with national and international stakeholders were also presented. In the ensuing discussions, a need was felt to develop an all-inclusive national action plan to harness the country’s maritime resources, giving due regard to sustainability.
In this regard, the minister emphasized the value of coordinated efforts among MoMA, NIMA, and other maritime stakeholders. Reaffirming his commitment, the federal minister assured NIMA of his full support in achieving their objectives.
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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.