Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday that the world was going through great economic changes, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Speaking on the third day of an Aman Dialogue being held under the auspices of the Pakistan Navy, he said that making joint efforts for tackling non-conventional challenges confronting the naval sector was the need of the hour.
The minister also stressed the need for making collective efforts for the protection of sea trade. “Trade tariff has emerged as a greatest challenge in recent years,” Asif added.
Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf said that the purpose of organising the dialogue was to create awareness in people about the dangers posed to maritime security.
He went on to say that another purpose of the event was to promote blue economy. “The protection of blue economy is our priority,” he added.
Representatives from 60 countries attended the conference.