Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed, President of NIMA Pakistan, Meets Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner to Discuss Maritime Collaborations

Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M), President of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), Pakistan, met with Mr. A. Christy Ruban, Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka on 18 March 2025, to explore potential collaborations and partnerships between maritime stakeholders of both nations.

The discussions primarily focused on:

The participation of Sri Lankan defense-related firms and researchers in the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC) and Galle Dialogue in Sri Lanka.
Transfer of technology and exchange of subject matter experts.
Collaborative research initiatives between defense and maritime universities/research centers in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening maritime cooperation, fostering innovation, and enhancing regional security through joint initiatives