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PM requests resolute actions against IUU fishing

The Government Office has issued Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's conclusions at the conference on promoting measures against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, in preparation for an upcoming working trip by the European Commission (EC)’s inspection delegation.
PM requests resolute actions against IUU fishing ảnh 1 PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – TheGovernment Office has issued Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's conclusions atthe conference on promoting measures against illegal, unreported andunregulated (IUU) fishing, in preparation for an upcoming working trip by the European Commission (EC)’s inspection delegation.

Regarding the fight against IUU fishing for theearly removal of “yellow card” warning, the Ministry of National Defence togetherwith centrally-run coastal cities and provinces, relevant ministries,departments and agencies must take drastic measures to prevent Vietnamesefishing vessels from engaging in illegal fishing activities in foreign waters,and strictly handle any violations.

PM requests resolute actions against IUU fishing ảnh 2Offshore fishing vessels anchor at My Tan fishing port in Thanh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district, Ninh Thuan province. (Photo: VNA)

The Ministry of Public Security was asked to prosecutebrokers or those involved in facilitating the departure of Vietnamese fishingvessels and fishermen for illegal fishing in foreign waters toensure the strict enforcement of the law. It must also partner with relevant ministriesand agencies to deal with difficulties and obstacles in the investigation,prosecution and handling of violations.

The Ministry of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment was tasked with arranging inspection teams to help localities performtheir tasks related to the fight against IUU fishing, welcoming and holding working sessions with the EC’s inspection team to ensure the best results.

PM requests resolute actions against IUU fishing ảnh 3Coast guards approach a fishing ships to carry out communications task. (Photo: Vietnam Coast Guard)

The Vietnam Fisheries Society, the VietnamTuna Association, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers(VASEP), and seafood processors and exporters will continue joining hands withthe Government to adhere to IUU regulations. They must not purchase, process orexport seafood products with IUU origin and closely partner with relevantauthorities to rigorously investigate, verify, and strictly handle any illegalactivities.

They must also raise awareness oforganisations, individuals and businesses in the seafood sector about the Governmentand Prime Minister's directives and guidelines on IUU fishing combat./.

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