Islamabad, December 18, 2024 – Mr. Nicolas Lambert, Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Pakistan, paid a farewell visit to Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), President of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA).
During the meeting, President NIMA thanked Mr. Lambert for his invaluable efforts in fostering a strong partnership through the MoU signed earlier this year. The collaboration between NIMA and the ICRC has significantly advanced awareness of maritime governance, legal education, and the integration of humanitarian principles to protect innocent lives and dignity at sea.
President NIMA presented Mr. Lambert with “Navigating the Legal Horizons: A Seafarer’s Handbook on Naval Operations and Law of the Sea”, authored by NIMA in collaboration with ICRC. He highlighted the book as a landmark achievement, blending operational guidance with humanitarian values to address challenges faced by seafarers and maritime communities.
“We deeply value ICRC’s collaboration in addressing both legal and humanitarian aspects of maritime operations. This partnership has set a strong foundation for future initiatives,” said President NIMA.
Mr. Lambert expressed gratitude for the productive collaboration and reaffirmed the ICRC’s commitment to promoting human dignity within maritime affairs.
The farewell concluded with mutual appreciation and optimism for continued cooperation between NIMA and the ICRC.
Pakistan in the World – December 2024
