The protocol was formalized on February 10, 2025, in Karachi, Pakistan, during the "AMAN Dialogue 2025" event, just before the official visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Pakistan. The signing ceremony was attended by DEHUKAM CEO Dr. Mustafa Başkara, NIMA President Retired Admiral Ahmed Saeed, as well as numerous academics and high-ranking officials from various countries.

The AMAN Dialogue 2025 event, organized by the Pakistan Navy and NIMA, is being held as part of the AMAN Exercise, which takes place in Karachi from February 7-11, 2025, with the participation of 60 countries.

Through this cooperation, Türkiye and Pakistan aim to strengthen their academic and scientific ties in the maritime field, collaborate on issues such as marine environmental protection, maritime security, and the blue economy. DEHUKAM and NIMA plan to enhance this partnership by developing joint research projects, organizing academic events, conducting expert exchange programs, and increasing mutual knowledge sharing.

This cooperation is expected to contribute to Türkiye’s strategic influence in maritime affairs in the Indian Ocean, in line with its "Asia Anew Initiative" announced in 2019. Joint studies on maritime jurisdiction areas, maritime security, and the sustainable management of marine resources are anticipated to provide valuable insights for policymakers in both countries.

During the signing ceremony, DEHUKAM CEO Dr. Mustafa Başkara stated, "This protocol will further strengthen the historical friendship and strategic partnership between Türkiye and Pakistan in the field of maritime law, advancing academic and scientific collaborations. The conferences, symposiums, and workshops to be organized under this protocol will provide significant contributions not only to the academic community but also to decision makers."

NIMA President Retired Admiral Ahmed Saeed remarked, "Pakistan and Türkiye, as two friendly nations with deep-rooted ties in the maritime field, will further enhance their maritime law studies through this cooperation. This protocol presents a great opportunity for ensuring maritime security in our region, preserving marine resources, and developing solutions based on international law."

The initiative led by DEHUKAM and NIMA is expected to contribute to shaping regional maritime policies. Both parties have agreed to collaborate on more extensive projects in the future, emphasizing that this cooperation will strengthen the maritime vision of both countries. In the long term, the projects to be developed are intended to set an example for regional maritime security and international maritime cooperation.