NIMA, IRA agree to promote education, research.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) and the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Islamabad for bilateral cooperation in promoting education and fostering joint efforts in research.

The ceremony was held at the NIMA Head Office, Bahria University Islamabad. The documents were duly endorsed with the signatures of Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M), Director General, NIMA, and Ambassador Nadeem Riyaz President of IRS Islamabad.

By signing the MoU, the two parties agreed to establish a formal mechanism of collaboration and cooperation for new initiatives. The purpose of the agreement is to improve the research and academic activities between the two Institutes and to promote and intensify cooperation in the entire area of interaction and research. The agreement will not only foster bilateral collaboration but will also play an important role in promoting joint activities, and the exchange of information and expertise.

The two parties have agreed to provide assistance to each others request for literature consultation, exchange of...