The Indonesian and Australian governments are joining forces with the aim of combatting illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and promoting sustainable fisheries governance across the region.
Under the agreement, which will deepen an already strong relationship between the two countries, Indonesia and Australia will share knowledge and experience to ensure a sustainable future for fisheries, and encourage other regional partners to do the same.
“Both Australia and Indonesia have long recognised the importance of sustainable fisheries management,” said Barnaby Joyce, Australian Agriculture and Water Resources Minister. “It is very clear that Indonesia remains committed to practical action that will deliver real benefits to sustainable fisheries management in the long term.”
“This Joint Communiqué reaffirms the commitment of Australia and Indonesia to work with existing fora such as the Regional Plan of Action, which is a coalition of 11 regional countries who work cooperatively to reduce the occurrence and impact of illegal fishing and improve fisheries governance across the region,” he added.
Eradicating illegal fishing will enhance the prosperity of coastal communities in both countries.
