KARACHI-It is a matter of great satisfaction that the Pakistan Navy is holding fourth in the series of Maritime Security Workshop (MARSEW-4) at its premier institute, Pakistan Navy War College Lahore from 8-16 December 2021. The continuity of MARSEW is not only reassuring, but its real success lies in the interest it has evoked across a broad spectrum of the country’s policymakers, executives, academicians, businessmen, enterprises, and media since its inaugural session in 2017. MARSEW has become a formal link with the country’s diverse stakeholders in creating awareness on maritime issues, highlighting their impact on national security, and underscoring the immense potentials of our Blue Economy.
MARSEW-4 assumes greater significance since it culminates with the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Pakistan Navy Staff Course. Dovetailed with MARSEW-4, the Golden Jubilee Celebrations depict the cardinal role of PNWC as the cradle of middle-tier naval leadership in the Pakistan Navy. It has proudly mentored generations of Officers who in the execution of the staff and operational duties continued to raise the bar ever higher.
I strongly believe that the destiny of Pakistan is intimately linked to the sea. A paradigm shift at the global level for sustainable development of sea-based resources is underway. Appropriate national investment in marine R&D, tapping of Blue Economic potential and efficient operationalization of maritime component of CPEC would be a harbinger of the country’s economic fortunes.
I look forward to profound support from all stakeholders in promoting maritime awareness and providing fresh impetus to Blue Economy in Pakistan. I commend Pakistan Navy War College for holding the event in its true essence. May Pakistan, Pakistan Navy, and PN War College continue on their course to scale newer heights of progress and prosperity.
