Jakarta (VNA) –Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Pham Vinh Quang had a working session onOctober 16 with the host country’s Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries EdhyPrabowo to exchange views on measures to intensify bilateral marine andfisheries cooperation.
The Indonesian ministerstressed that his government attaches importance to relations with Vietnam andexpressed his hope to bring the cooperation with the country to a new height.He also proposed the two sides to cooperate more closely in the time to come.
As for the remaining issues,he agreed with Ambassador Quang to settle the problem of detained fishermen inthe spirit of humanity and bilateral friendly relations, preventing it fromadversely affecting the developing relations.
Theminister further said the Indonesian side will positively consider so as tosoon sign a memorandum of understanding between Vietnam’s Ministry ofAgriculture and Rural Development and his ministry on establishing a hotlineagainst illegal fishing activities.
At the session, the two sidesalso exchanged ideas on the conditions of Vietnamese fishermen who are detainedin Indonesia. The Indonesian side pledged to ensure their living conditions andhealth in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic./.
