New ‘Blue economy policy’ to help save foreign exchange
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday congratulated the Ministry of Maritime Affairs for finalising a new and dynamic “Blue Economy Policy” aimed at revitalising the shipping sector.
The premier tweeted that the new policy would help save valuable foreign exchange of Pakistan. “We will ensure Pakistan fulfils its enormous maritime potential,” Mr Khan expressed the commitment over harnessing the largely untapped sector.
His tweet highlighted that the potentials of Blue Economy include creating more employment opportunities for the country’s seafarers.
I congratulate @MaritimeGovPK for finalising a new & dynamic #BlueEconomy policy to revitalise our shipping sector, saving Pak valuable ForEX & creating more employment opportunities for our seafarers. We will ensure Pakistan fulfills its enormous maritime potential.
PM Khan had declared the year 2020 as the Year of Blue Economy to gain maximum advantage of the blue economy resources.
