The Blue Economy is regarded as the sustainable use of ocean or ‘Blue’ resources for socio-economic development, improving livelihoods and creating jobs while preserving the health of marine eco-system. Pakistan is strategically positioned in the Indian Ocean at the crossroads of major commercial trade routes. Given the geographical and territorial advantage, its potential in Blue Economy is immense; which can be accrued with a focused maritime approach, strategic planning and determined implementation.

In this context, Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) in partnership with Pakistan Navy, is organizing Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) from 3-6 November 2025 at Karachi. PIMEC-25 will offer a platform for maritime players from home and abroad to showcase their maritime expertise and range of products for a mutually beneficial partnership. This also complements MoMA’s drive to improve and enact local legislations, remove maritime industrial bottlenecks and evolve ways & means to accrue maximum benefit from Pakistan’s hugely prospective Blue Economy.

At MoMA, we look forward to capitalize Pakistan’s Blue Economic development agenda to establish it as an engine of economic growth in the years to come. I see PIMEC to be a key vehicle in realizing this dream.

I look forward to a healthy and fruitful engagement with our distinguished participants in PIMEC-25.