President reaffirms commitment to promoting regional marine cooperation

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to promoting regional marine cooperation and ensuring peace, progress and sustainability in the Indian Ocean region. Addressing the 3rd China-Indian Ocean Region Forum on Blue Economy Cooperation held in Kunming, China, via a video message, the President stressed the need for collective action to harness the ocean's potential while addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, pollution and ecosystem degradation. "Pakistan stands ready to partner with all stakeholders to promote marine cooperation and ensure that our region remains a bastion of peace, progress, and sustainability," the president said. The forum, held…