Junaid Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Marine Ecosystems

Islamabad: Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to protecting marine ecosystems. In his message on World Oceans Day, he emphasized Pakistan’s dedication to ocean conservation and sustainable maritime development.

According to Radio Pakistan, Junaid outlined proactive measures Pakistan is implementing, including planting more than five million mangrove saplings in Sindh and Balochistan to combat coastal erosion, enhance biodiversity, and sequester carbon. He also highlighted the importance of international cooperation and pointed to the upcoming UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, as a key opportunity for global commitments to marine preservation.