{"id":74103,"date":"2026-04-28T17:10:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=74103"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:10:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:10:32","slug":"pakistan-norway-sign-mou-to-open-job-opportunities-for-seafarers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=74103","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan, Norway sign MoU to open job opportunities for seafarers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Norway, allowing Pakistani seafarers to serve aboard Norwegian-flagged vessels.<\/p>\n<p>Hailing the MoU as a significant step forward for Pakistan\u2019s maritime workforce, Junaid Chaudhry in a statement on Tuesday said it would boost employment opportunities and strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>The MoU, signed by Pakistan\u2019s Ambassador to Norway Saadia Altaf Qazi and Director General Shipping and Navigation Alf Tore S\u00f8rheim, provides recognition of training and certification for Pakistani seafarers, enabling them to work on vessels registered under the Norwegian flag. \u201cThis MoU will open new avenues for our seafarers, allowing them not only to secure employment on international vessels but also to gain exposure to advanced maritime practices,\u201d Junaid Chaudhry said.<\/p>\n<p>The minister noted that the pact marks the first such arrangement between the two countries, reflecting growing ties in the maritime sector and aligning Pakistani qualifications with international standards recognized by Norwegian authorities, thereby enhancing global employability.<\/p>\n<p>He said Pakistan has long sought to expand opportunities for its seafaring community, which generates substantial foreign remittances. Access to vessels from Norway, a leading maritime nation, promises higher earnings and professional growth, he added.<\/p>\n<p>Junaid Chaudhry said the government remains committed to upgrading maritime training institutions and ensuring compliance with global conventions to better integrate Pakistan\u2019s workforce into the international shipping industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Norway, allowing Pakistani seafarers to serve aboard Norwegian-flagged vessels. 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