Karachi, February 10, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party and Federal Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasized the importance of the vision of meeting the challenges of maritime security challenges of Pakistan and the common goals of peace and stability at the International Maritime Expo and Conference.
Describing it as a reflection of giving, he has said that the establishment of international partnership in the maritime domain is inevitable for Pakistan in terms of national security and economic independence.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference held at Expo Center Karachi, PPP Chairman said that the promotion of blue economy and against the threats posed by terrorism, piracy, drug trafficking, human trafficking and arms.
International partnership is essential to maintain the security of maritime communication lines. He said that Pakistan conducts more than 95 percent of its trade through sea, which is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy on sea trade.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the geo-economic vision of Pakistan has been created keeping in mind the country’s ideal location to act as a hub for trade and energy links and relations between Asia, Europe and Africa.
He said that Pakistan has been playing an active role in the Joint Task Force 151 against terrorism, piracy and other illegal activities. He said that Pakistan Navy also has the honour of commanding the said multinational task force on several occasions.
The Foreign Minister said that Pakistan, as a party to the Law of the Sea Convention, is committed to upholding the rights and responsibilities of States in relation to the governance of the seas, their resources, navigation, rights and freedoms. The current global security environment is full of enormous challenges.
He said that there is a need to avoid such geopolitical constructions that the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean I am not attuned to local historical, cultural or geographical realities. He added that humanity today cannot afford a divisive approach to the common challenges we all face.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the challenges of environmental pollution, climate change, global warming and sea level rise have increased from traditional security threats. He said that I am sure that the platform of the International Maritime Conference will be used effectively to consider the above issues in depth.
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