Morocco and Mauritania signed, Friday in Nouakchott, the first operational plan for the years 2023-2024, on the implementation of the framework agreement in the field of fisheries and aquaculture, inked during the 8th session of the Moroccan-Mauritanian High Joint Commission.
Signed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Mohammed Sadiki and Mauritanian Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, Mohamed Abidine Mayif, on the sidelines of the 1st session of the Moroccan-Mauritanian Joint Commission in the field of fisheries and aquaculture, this plan focuses on scientific research, fisheries management, training, aquaculture, shipbuilding and infrastructure.
With regard to scientific research, the two parties agreed, in particular, on the monitoring and assessment of the marine and coastal environment, the development and harmonization of fisheries and oceanographic monitoring and information systems and the strengthening of research capacities.
It was agreed, also, to organize training cycles for the benefit of executives of both countries and exchange experiences in terms of safety and maritime rescue.
In terms of control and development of fishery products, this plan provides for the exchange of experience and knowledge in the field, the establishment of channels for exchanging trade information on fishery products and the development of an action plan to implement the agreement inked between the National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH) and the National Office of Sanitary Inspection of Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (Mauritania).
At the level of aquaculture, the two parties agreed to strengthen cooperation between the institutions responsible for promoting aquaculture projects.
In addition, they agreed to exchange know-how in the field of shipbuilding and the development and management of fishing villages, equipped dumping points and markets for the sale of fish products.
On this occasion, an agreement was signed between the National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH) and the Mauritanian Institute of Oceanographic Research and Fisheries in order to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of fisheries research.
This agreement defines the areas of cooperation between the two institutes in the study of fisheries resources and marine ecosystems.
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