On January 14, 2025, Prime Minister Kamel Maddouri chaired a restricted ministerial council at the Government Palace in Kasbah, dedicated to examining the challenges and solutions for the development of the maritime fisheries and aquaculture sector in Tunisia.

At the opening of the session, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of strengthening governance and the efficiency of the involved structures to ensure the sustainability of maritime fishing, which is crucial both for the economy and social well-being. The sector must also adapt to scientific and technological developments while enhancing its resilience to climate change.

Kamel Maddouri stressed the need to improve port infrastructure, support small fishermen, and preserve fishery resources for future generations. He reminded that Tunisia, with its extensive coastline and rich land, has the potential to achieve sustainable food security.

The government also addressed several issues affecting the sustainability of fishery resources and the fight against illegal fishing, particularly those practices using illegal nets. These practices not only threaten the sustainability of fish stocks but also exports and foreign exchange earnings. Measures must be implemented to strengthen regulations and ensure the long-term viability of the sector.

During the meeting, a detailed report on the current state of the sector was presented, highlighting the challenges related to fish stock management, the need to strengthen legal protections for marine resources, and the development of solutions for renewing port infrastructure.

Several key decisions were made, including:

  • Finalizing the national plan to combat illegal fishing and revising the legislative texts concerning the maritime fishing sector, particularly Law No. 13 of 1994.
  • Strengthening coordination among the various stakeholders in the sector to ensure better organization and more effective management of programs and interventions.
  • Revising the regulations related to fishing and farming of bluefin tuna to ensure transparency and fairness.
  • Promoting partnerships between the public and private sectors for the digitization of port services.
  • Revising the taxation system of the fisheries sector to encourage investment.
  • Implementing solutions to ensure compliance with contractual commitments by companies responsible for port projects, particularly the fishing port in Mahdia.
  • Digitizing the monitoring of fishing product distribution circuits and the distribution of fuel subsidies to fishermen.

Source : réalités

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