Zakia Driouich, Secretary of State to the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water, and Forests, in charge of for Maritime Fisheries, held talks on Monday in Rabat with Ahmed Ould Bahia, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fisheries sector.
During the meeting, Driouich emphasized the shared commitment of both nations, guided by the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, to enhance their partnership in fisheries and inject fresh momentum into collaboration on shared interests related to the sector.
Both parties lauded the deep and historic ties between the two nations, recalling that the first fisheries agreement was signed in 2000.
This discussion, which followed the recent official visit of President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani to Morocco, centered on key areas of collaboration, including maritime training, scientific and technical research, aquaculture, resource management and development, as well as the processing and marketing of fishery products.
They also addressed strategies for combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, enhancing maritime rescue capabilities, and fostering the exchange of expertise and best practices, while the talks further included agreements to host Mauritanian students in Moroccan training institutions specializing in fisheries, promote economic cooperation, and facilitate networking among stakeholders in both countries. Both parties agreed to fast-track the implementation of the March 2022 cooperation agreement through a meeting of the joint sectoral commission, as well as inviting Mauritania to the 7th edition of the Halieutis Fair. Furthermore, discussions focused on mechanisms for addressing shared challenges, such as the sustainable exploitation of small pelagic species, implementing biological rest periods for certain species, and preserving marine resources in the face of environmental impacts on ecosystems.
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