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Agriculture minister answers lawmakers' questions regarding fisheries sector

Lawmakers raised questions about the exploitation, protection, and development of aquatic resources, as well as solutions to having the "yellow card" warning lifted by the European Commission (EC), during the 25th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee in Hanoi on August 15.
Agriculture minister answers lawmakers' questions regarding fisheries sector ảnh 1Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Lawmakers raisedquestions about theexploitation, protection, and development of aquatic resources, as well assolutions to having the "yellow card" warning lifted by the EuropeanCommission (EC), during the 25th meeting of the National AssemblyStanding Committee in Hanoi on August 15.

Answering the questions, Minister of Agricultureand Rural Development Le Minh Hoan stressed that preservingthe fish stockpile and maintaining biodiversity in marine areas is the ultimategoal. Even if the "yellow card" is lifted, if sustainability is notensured, the application of another "yellow card" could be imminent.

According to him, only oneviolating vessel can prevent the lifting of the "yellow card". Unless Vietnam restructures the fisheries sector, develops aquaculture, and strengthen the protection of aquatic resources, especially in marine protected areas, resources-relateddisputes and conflicts among fishermen will persist indefinitely, the minister said. 

He wished that local authoritieswould engage in dialogue with fishermen to find ways to support them while improvingtheir seamanship skills and responsibilities. 

The minister underlined theneed to enhance inspections of vessels before departure, tracking equipment,and traceability of products from enterprises.

Hoan said the ministry has come up with plans for theexploitation and protection of aquatic resources, and zoned 11 marine protected areas. He added that the set goal for 2030 is that marine reserves should cover 6% of the sea area, but in reality, the ratio is only 0.17%.

He called for the involvement of fishermen,those engaged in the fisheries supply chain, and industry associations tobetter manage the sector./.
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