LAHORE, DEC 20 (DNA) – President Dr. Arif  Alvi  has said that importance of maritime security increased after China Pakistan Economic Corridor project under One belt One road programme, which requires security of Gwadar for future trade.

Addressing the concluding ceremony of Maritime Security Workshop in Lahore on Thursday, he said for Pakistan’s economic prosperity the focus on Maritime sector is not a matter of choice rather a compulsion.

The President lauded that Pakistan Navy is fully capable of defending maritime frontiers and national maritime interests of motherland.

He also appreciated that institutionalization of National Maritime Security Workshop is a well-timed initiative by Pakistan Navy which provides an insight and a good grasp over what tremendous potential maritime sector holds and the extraordinary role of Pakistan Navy to spearhead various initiatives to tap these resources for the country’s economic prosperity.

President Alvi urged the nation to adopt golden principles of Quaid-i-Azam, “Faith,Unity and Discipline” as a guiding light in the day to day matters and to achieve life goals.

About newly launched Maritime Doctrine of Pakistan (MDP), the President said that it would be a trendsetter which would go a long way in laying a foundation for promotion of maritime sector for present and coming generations. = DNA

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