Conference ends on high note

PIMEC features 133 exhibitors in 3-day event

KARACHI:

The three-day Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) featuring 133 exhibitors ended in Karachi on Sunday.

The closing ceremony was held at the Karachi Expo Center, with Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Faisal Subzwari the chief guest.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi was also present at the closing ceremony.

Subzwari lauded the navy for promoting maritime awareness throughout the country.

He added that the government was launching projects in coastal areas to promote the blue economy.

The maritime minister welcomed the signing of several agreements during the exhibition.

He said that the government was looking to expand the exhibition further in the future.

"More countries are expected to participate in the upcoming season, generating more business opportunities." The federal minister also lauded the navy's role in flood relief efforts.

The PIMEC took place from February 10-12.

Murad meets ‘Aman’ delegates Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Sunday called extremism, ideology-based terrorism, maritime piracy, and poverty a threat to peace while speaking to foreign delegates, part of the Aman 23 naval exercise, at the CM House on Sunday.

The CM said that “Aman” means “peace” in the Urdu language and peaceful co-existence has always been the centerpiece of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

He said that it was also consistent with Islam’s message.

He observed that threats to peace have not morphed and changed their nature and character.

“Natural calamities as a result of climate change, environmental degradation, and the traditional threat of inter-state rivalries based on nationalistic agendas devoid of moral principles and justice are some of the great challenges facing us,” he remarked.

Shah said that due to the evolving nature of the threats, nations cannot counter them on their own.

“They all require the collaboration of their allies, especially in the international maritime areas.” He added that the Aman exercise provided a platform where navies from a large number of countries got together to show their commitment to collectively counter threats to the human race and its living environments.