The Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) looks forward to working closely with the People’s Coalition Government in progressing the development of Fiji’s fisheries sector.
This was conveyed by the Director General for the Forum Fisheries Agency (DG-FFA), Dr Manumatavai Tupouu-Roosen during a courtesy call to the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Dr Lesikimacuata Korovavala.
Dr Korovavala welcomed FFA’s commitment to strengthen partnership for the long-term sustainability of Fiji’s fisheries sector. While important works are being undertaken at the national level, unity at the regional is fundamental. Regional solidarity is key.
The deliberations looked at FFA’s critical role in supporting the Pacific Island members in the conservation and management of highly migratory fish stocks in the region.
FFA is already working with Fiji to progress key priorities in the fisheries sector including but not limited to the review of national fisheries legislation and the identification of ways to enhance development of the sector.
DG FFA Dr Tupouu-Roosen explicitly recognised and acknowledged Fiji’s leadership in the governance of fisheries at the regional level.
She reaffirmed FFA’s commitment to strengthen support for Fiji through initiatives in the fisheries sector.
Earlier this week, the Fijian Ministry for Home Affairs and Immigration announced the signing of a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) to enhance the protection, monitoring, and sustainable management of our invaluable fisheries resources.
The MOU was signed by Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Hon. Pio Tikoduadua and the Director General FFA Dr. Tupouu-Roosen.
A Country Partnership Agreement signed by the Minister for Fisheries Hon. Kalaveti Ravu during his visit to the Solomon Islands earlier this year, outlines the key areas of cooperation between Fiji and FFA.
FFA works with member states to strengthens national capacity and regional solidarity so its 17 members are able to manage, control, and develop their tuna fisheries now and in future. Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands, the FFA was established to help countries sustainably manage their fishery resources.
