Sustainable use of aquatic resources receive attention at APEC meeting
Sustainable use and development of aquatic resources in Asia-Pacific was one of the priorities in APEC fisheries cooperation highlighted at the APEC Oceans and Fisheries Working Groups (OFWG) meeting.
Overview of the APEC Oceans and Fisheries Working Groups (OFWG) meeting in Nha Trang (Photo: VNA)
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Sustainable use anddevelopment of aquatic resources in Asia-Pacific was one of the priorities inAPEC fisheries cooperation highlighted at the APEC Oceans and Fisheries WorkingGroups (OFWG) meeting in Nha Trang, the south central province of Khanh Hoa onFebruary 25.
The meeting also underscored the need to strengthenresilience of coastal communities against natural disasters, extreme climateconditions and complicated natural developments.
Sustainable use and developmentof aquatic resources and ensured livelihood for coastal communities are also amongpriorities for Vietnam, stated Tran Dinh Luan, Vice Director of the Directorateof Fisheries, who was a Vietnamese delegate to the OFWG meeting.
He noted that Vietnam’s fisheries sector is operating insmall scale and less modern compared to that of other countries in the world,adding that the policies that Vietnam has implemented to ensure sustainablelivelihood for fishermen have contributed to the economic growth in localitiesas well as the country.
Meanwhile, Toshihiko Horiuchi from Japan said that it iscrucial to improve capacity in supporting fishermen and women in coastal areasas well as fisheries community of APEC member economies.
He stressed the need to help fishermen access markets andimprove their products’ quality as well as exploit sea resources in asustainable way.
He held that APEC economies should strengthen the role ofgovernments and local communities in managing sea areas, thus ensuringsustainable exploitation. The application of science and technology advanceswill also help increase productivity and ensure sustainable fishing, he added.
During the meeting, the Japanese delegation proposed variousmeasures to develop fisheries and encourage APEC economies to build policies onfisheries.-VNA
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Overview of the APEC Oceans and Fisheries Working Groups (OFWG) meeting in Nha Trang (Photo: VNA) 
