Proceedings of the High-Level Consultation on Regional Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries Development Towards the ASEAN Economic Community: Combating IUU Fishing and Improving the Competitiveness of ASEAN Fish and Fisheries Products was prepared by the Secretariat of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center. Continuation of the High Level Consultation on Regional Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries Development towards the ASEAN Economic Community: Combating IUU Fishing and Improving the Competitiveness of ASEAN Fish and Fishery Products.
Report of the High-level Consultation on
Regional Cooperation in Sustainable Fisheries Development Towards the ASEAN Economic Community
Combating IUU Fishing and Enhancing the Competitiveness of ASEAN Fish and Fishery Products
OPENING OF THE HIGH-LEVEL CONSULTATION
- Welcome Remarks by Representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand
- Remarks by the Chairperson of the SEAFDEC Council
- Remarks by the Representative from the ASEAN Secretariat
- Remarks by the Secretary-General of SEAFDEC
- Opening Remarks by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand
She therefore commended SEAFDEC and ASEAN for their efforts in preparing the High Level Consultation. Kom Silapajarn expressed his gratitude to the ASEAN-SEAFDEC member countries who gave the task to SEAFDEC to make preparations and arrangements for the High Level Consultation.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION FOR COMBATING IUU FISHING AND ENHANCING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF
REPORT BY SEAFDEC SECRETARY-GENERAL ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE JOINT DECLARATION
STATEMENTS BY HIGH-LEVEL OFFICIALS OF THE ASEAN-SEAFDEC MEMBER COUNTRIES
- Statement by the Representative from Brunei Darussalam
- Statement by the Representative from the Kingdom of Cambodia
- Statement by the Representative from the Republic of Indonesia
- Statement by the Representative from Japan
- Statement by the Representative from Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Statement by the Representative from Malaysia
- Statement by the Representative from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
- Statement by the Representative from the Republic of the Philippines
- Statement by the Representative from the Republic of Singapore
- Statement by the Representative from the Kingdom of Thailand
- Statement by the Representative from the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
While expressing Vietnam's strong support for the joint declaration, which will show the countries of the region's commitment to work to combat IUU fishing and increase the competitiveness of the region's fish and fishery products, Ms. DECLARATION ON REGIONAL COOPERATION TO COMBAT IUU FISHING AND IMPROVE THE.
ADOPTION OF THE “JOINT ASEAN-SEAFDEC DECLARATION ON REGIONAL COOPERATION FOR COMBATING IUU FISHING AND ENHANCING THE
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Trang Nhung also expressed Vietnam's strong support for the joint statement that will show the commitment of countries in the region to work on combating IUU fishing and improving the competitiveness of the region's fish and fishery products. commitment of Vietnam to cooperate and work closely with international and regional communities in combating IUU fishing in the future. After the aforementioned officials of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC member states indicated their agreement, the "Joint ASEAN-SEAFDEC Declaration on Combating IUU Fishing and Enhancing the Competitiveness of ASEAN Fish and Fishery Products" was adopted.
COOPERATION WITH INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND DONORS
- Statement by the Representative from the Coral Trainable Initiative on Coral Reefs Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF)
- Statement by the Representative from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations/ Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (FAO/RAP)
- Statement by the Representative from the RPOA-IUU Secretariat
- Statement by the Representative from the United States Agency for International Development/Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA)
The Regional Fisheries Program Consultant of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP), Mr. The Regional Environment Office Director of the United States Agency for International Development/Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA), Mr.
CLOSING OF THE CONSULTATION
He expressed gratitude to FAO SEAFDEC for strengthening cooperation and looked forward to strengthening cooperation in the future, especially for the very soon implementation of the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem Project. He acknowledged the initiatives taken by SEAFDEC and expressed the willingness of the RPOA-IUU to continue cooperation with SEAFDEC, particularly in the exchange of data on the Regional Fishing Vessel Record (RFVR) and the development of the ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme.
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LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
WELCOME REMARKS
In addition, the "Joint Declaration" will also provide a framework to enable SEAFDEC and relevant agencies and donor organizations to sustain their support for enhancing regional cooperation in sustainable fisheries development in view of the unification of the ASEAN Economic Community . With this note in mind, I look forward to a fruitful consultation, and that the senior officials of ASEAN-SEAFDEC member countries will come up with good results with the adoption of the "Joint ASEAN-SEAFDEC Declaration on Regional Cooperation to Combat IUU Fishing and Enhancing the Competitiveness of ASEAN Fish and Fisheries Products" which will help us move forward to a new paradigm in the development of Southeast Asian fisheries towards sustainability. Again, on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of Thailand, I would like to welcome you all to this high-level consultation.
REMARKS
Therefore, in order to address the emerging issues that clearly hinder the sustainable development of fisheries in the region, the countries of Southeast Asia have agreed to prepare a joint statement containing the commitments of the countries to work to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and to strengthen competitiveness. of fish and fishery products in the region. This consultation is therefore very important in demonstrating our responsibility towards the sustainable development of fisheries in the region by adopting the aforementioned joint statement. We look forward to strong cooperation between all Southeast Asian countries for the sustainability of the fisheries sector in our region.
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On the ASEAN side, we also want to promote this kind of cooperation, focusing on how to improve knowledge and cooperation between governments on the issues that need to be addressed. We expect this Joint Statement to be submitted to the SOM-AMAF Meeting to be held in the Philippines this August 2016 for notification. With that, ladies and gentlemen, I wish for a meaningful dialogue at this meeting so that this high-level consultation can successfully achieve its objectives.
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Specific to the Southeast Asian region, SEAFDEC has initiated activities to address IUU fishing concerns through a collaborative process with ASEAN-SEAFDEC member countries. In addition, the higher authorities of SEAFDEC and ASEAN have supported the development of regional programs to support the implementation of the Agreement on Port State Measures to be spearheaded by SEAFDEC. This would enhance our efforts to combat IUU fishing in Southeast Asian waters and strengthen the competitiveness of the region's fish and fishery products to secure its niche in the world market.
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It is for this reason that we are very pleased to be organizing this high-level consultation. In fact, I am very happy to know that this high-level consultation aims to adopt a “Joint ASEAN-SEAFDEC Declaration on Regional Cooperation to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and to Improve the Competitiveness of ASEAN fish and fishery products. “I believe that this joint statement would express our seriousness and strengthen close cooperation among Southeast Asian countries in combating IUU fishing. I would now like to declare open this “High Level Consultation on Regional Cooperation in Sustainable Fisheries Development towards the ASEAN Economic Community”.
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION
IUU fishing in the high seas and RFMO areas and landing of catches in ASEAN Member States. First, let's look at the ASEAN Guidelines for preventing fish and fishery products from IUU fishing activities from entering the supply chain (Figure 7). Prevent the entry of fish and fishery products from IUU fishing activities into the supply chain of ASEAN Member States.
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Increasing the traceability of capture fisheries through the adoption of the ASEAN Selection Documentation Scheme;. Then, based on the recommendations from the stakeholder consultation, a "Drafting Committee Meeting" was convened as a prelude to come up with the first draft of the ASEAN-SEAFDEC Joint Declaration. Furthermore, it should be noted that the Joint Declaration was developed with the objectives of the unification of the ASEAN Economic Community in mind.
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5th South and East South China Sea and Sulu-Sulawesi Seas Sub-Regional Group under the Coordinating Committee Meeting (CCM) on the Regional Action Plan to Promote Responsible Fishing Practices including IUU Fishing in the Asia Region Southeast in 2014; and. The 8th Coordinating Committee Meeting (CCM) on the Regional Action Plan for the Promotion of Responsible Fishing Practices, including IUU Fishing in the Southeast Asia Region in 2015. Brunei Darussalam therefore welcomes and fully supports the “Joint Declaration ASEAN-SEAFDEC on Regional Cooperation of Fighting Nations, IUU, to combat Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU) and increase the competitiveness of ASEAN fish and fishery products”, as it would be another milestone towards the oceans and healthy coasts for sustainable growth and prosperity of our region.
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Improving the traceability of fish and fishery products from capture fisheries through the implementation of the "ASEAN Guidelines for Preventing the Entry of Fish and Fishery Products from IUU Fishing Activities into the Supply Chain," and "ASEAN Catch Documentation Scheme for Marine Capture Fisheries";. Promoting the implementation of port state measures through improved inter-agency and regional cooperation to prevent the landing of fish and fishery products from IUU fishing activities from all foreign fishing vessels, and encouraging the use of the "Regional Fishing Vessels Record (RFVR)"; . Improving regional cooperation in the management of transboundary fisheries resources through regional, subregional and bilateral arrangements in combating IUU fishing, especially poaching by fishing vessels, transhipment and transport of fish and fishery products across the borders of respective countries;.
STATEMENT
Along with that, Indonesia also strongly supports all Guidelines and Schemes promoted by SEAFDEC and/or ASEAN to combat IUU fishing in the region. In light of this, I consider that the Joint Declaration to be adopted today is a historic moment in the eradication of IUU fishing from our region, which in turn will greatly increase the competitiveness of our products. Your active participation in the said activity reflected our mutual interest and concern for traceability as a means of ensuring that our fish and fishery products are obtained from legal activities.
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It is our strong desire to continuously contribute to the fight against IUU fishing in Southeast Asia and thereby strengthen the competitiveness of fishery products produced by ASEAN countries. This draft joint statement set the framework for the further development of sustainable fisheries in the ASEAN region. I hope that in the future SEAFDEC and ASEAN members will persistently implement the measures set out in the "Joint Declaration" and achieve the healthy development of fisheries in Southeast Asia in a sustainable manner.
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Finally, we would like to inform you all that Myanmar is committed to adopting this joint declaration. We also look forward to the successful implementation of this joint declaration in the entire Southeast Asian region for the sustainability of our fisheries and for the upliftment of the socio-economic conditions of our people. These may be the most important contributions of fisheries to the building of one ASEAN economic community.
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Therefore, on behalf of the people of the Republic of the Philippines, we would like to thank the Department of Fisheries and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand for hosting this opportunity, the SEAFDEC Secretariat for their efforts in organizing and finalizing the draft joint statement, and the ASEAN Secretariat for their guidance, support and cooperation.
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Therefore, Thailand wishes to take this opportunity to encourage all countries participating in this consultation to also improve the effectiveness of regional cooperation and continue to strengthen all efforts to combat IUU fishing. With this, Thailand strongly supports and commits to the "ASEAN-SEAFDEC Joint Declaration on Regional Cooperation to Combat IUU Fishing and Strengthen the Competitiveness of ASEAN Fish and Fishery Products". I hope that the adoption of this joint statement by respected senior officials from ASEAN-SEAFDEC member states this afternoon will secure our political support and the cooperation of relevant national agencies for the sustainable development of fisheries in our region. I believe that the outcome of this consultation, especially the "ASEAN-SEAFDEC Joint Declaration on Regional Cooperation to Combat IUU Fishing and Strengthen the Competitiveness of ASEAN Fish and Fishery Products", would contribute to further cooperation between countries to strengthen and strengthen all efforts to combat illegal, undeclared and unregulated fishing. fishing in our region in the future.
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The collaboration between CTI-CFF and SEAFDEC officially started when both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding or MoU on April 3, 2015. Within this program, it is hoped that CTI-CFF and SEAFDEC can formalize a basic framework to work hand-in-hand in hand for the development of fisheries in the region. Therefore, we hope that CTI-CFF and SEAFDEC can soon finalize a letter of agreement (LOA) detailing each party's responsibilities for the agreed activity, schedule of activities and budget allocations.
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These include implementation of EAFM, implementation of activities to combat IUU fishing, small-scale fishing as well as port state measures. FAO values the cooperation with SEAFDEC and ASEAN and we look forward to strengthening such activities in the future. FAO therefore reaffirms working closely with ASEAN and SEAFDEC to address IUU fishing and the implementation of port state measures.
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CLOSING REMARKS
