At the meeting that sees the participation of members of the governing council, officials from 21 member countries of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), and guest delegates from 10 maritime organisations, shipping associations, international and regional research institutes. (Photo: VNA) Themeeting saw the participation of members of the governing council, officialsfrom 21 member countries of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on CombatingPiracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP), and guest delegatesfrom 10 maritime organisations, shipping associations, international andregional research institutes.
Inhis remarks, Kien underscored the need for countries to enhance awareness ofthe overall situation and instability in maritime security caused by piracy andarmed robbery at sea.
Itis important to continue timely and effective cooperation and information sharing,and to enhance coordination among countries and with the ReCAAP ISC to ensuresecurity and safety across all maritime routes regionally and globally, hesaid.
Onthe sidelines of the function, the VCG delegation held meetings with leaders of lawenforcement forces at sea from the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, andIndia, exchanging information and coordinating efforts to combat various crimesand protect the marine environment.
Inparticular, Vietnam reiterated its significant efforts to combat illegal,unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities and urged partners tocooperate with and assist the country in quickly getting the "yellowcard" warning imposed on Vietnamese seafood products by the EuropeanCommission lifted./.
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