Saudi transport minister seeks stronger ties as Pakistan launches major maritime expo, assalamu alaikum
Assalamu alaikum. KARACHI - Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh Al-Jasser, was the guest of honor at the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) in Karachi on Monday, aiming to strengthen cooperation during the four-day event that highlights Pakistan’s maritime potential.
The expo’s second edition runs from Nov. 3 to 6 and includes 178 exhibitors - 28 from abroad and 150 local groups - plus 133 delegates from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. The program features business-to-business and business-to-government meetings, agreement signings, and an International Maritime Conference on harnessing the blue economy for sustainable development.
Pakistan Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf welcomed the guest of honor, and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal served as chief guest at the opening ceremony held at the Expo Center, Karachi. "I am very honored to visit Pakistan and attend this important event where I can see how developed the maritime sector is and discuss collaboration," the Saudi minister said, adding that his visit aims to "improve connectivity between the two countries, exchange ideas and experiences so we can grow and prosper together."
According to the organizers, the exhibition offers public and private maritime stakeholders a chance to showcase products and build business links. It brings together people involved in hydrocarbon extraction, coastal development and shipping, port infrastructure, fisheries, marine tourism, offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, seabed mining, marine biotechnology, and other areas to responsibly explore the ocean’s resources.
Held under the patronage of the Pakistan Navy and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the four-day event aims to encourage international cooperation in the blue economy. "The Pakistan Navy’s effort to raise awareness about the country’s maritime resources through this expo is praiseworthy," said Iqbal, who also unveiled a commemorative stamp and toured several stalls.
May Allah grant success to efforts that promote sustainable development and beneficial partnerships.
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