Govt focused to conserve, sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources: Subzwari.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Senator Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari participated in the National Security and War Course 2023, as a speaker, here at National Defence University Islamabad. The Minister delivered a brief presentation on the subject - 'Maritime Economy' and answered questions of the course participants. On the Occasion, Minister for Maritime Affairs was welcomed by Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood, HI (M), President National Defence University and was requested to address the participants on Maritime Economy of Pakistan, says a statement issued here on Monday.

While addressing the audience, the Minister highlighted the role and functions, organizational structure, ports operations, goals and major challenges faced by the Maritime Ministry. He said Maritime sector is both financially and techno intensive and needs significant capital for building, operating and making it economically profitable for the country.

He explained the concept of Blue Economy as the sustainable use of ocean resources that helps increasing economic growth by efficient and sustainable use of oceanic space as opportunities for development, new energy avenues, improving biodiversity conservation, climate change adaption and enhancing food security.

He apprised the audience that the need for a more considered approach to sustainable management and conservation of our oceans and...