Algeria and Tunisia are strengthening their cooperation in sea fishing around sea bream.
The work of a workshop devoted to the exchange of professional experiences on coryphenous sea bream fishing techniques using fish concentration devices (DCP) between the Algerian and Tunisian parts begins this Monday in Annaba, with the participation of professionals as well as representatives of specialized organizations and institutions from the two countries.
Ensuring the sustainability of marine resources
In a speech delivered on this occasion, the Director General of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Miloud Triaa, underlines the importance of this workshop to strengthen Algerian-Tunisian cooperation and promote the exchange of professional and technical expertise in the field of maritime fishing.
According to the same official, the participants also aspire to broaden, in the future, the fields of Algerian-Tunisian cooperation. This would include modern fishing techniques, scientific and technical research, the valorisation of seafood, the development of aquaculture and the encouragement of joint investment. These initiatives aim to ensure the sustainability of marine resources and to support economic development in both countries.
For his part, the head of the Tunisian delegation, Achraf Ben Slimane; also director general of the Interprofessional Grouping of Fishery Products (GIPP) in Tunisia, underlines the importance of this meeting to strengthen cooperation relations between professionals in the sector of the two countries. It highlights the interest of sharing knowledge and field experience on coryphenous sea bream fishing, stressing « the importance of consolidating professional partnerships and exploring opportunities for cooperation in the fields of training, investment and the development of fishing techniques ».
Exchange of knowledge and practical experiences
The program of this workshop, organized over two days by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries and by the Algerian Chamber of Fisheries and Aquaculture, focuses on several axes: the exchange of knowledge and practical experience, the exploration of training and investment prospects, and the strengthening of professional and economic partnerships between operators of the fishing sector in the two countries.
According to the organizers, bilateral meetings are also planned between fishermen, shipowners and economic actors, in order to examine the possibilities of setting up joint projects.
The first day of the work is marked by exchanges between the participants, who shared their views and discussed their field experiences, especially with regard to the use of fish concentration devices (DCP) and coryphene sea bream fishing techniques. Discussions also focused on ways to strengthen cooperation and develop joint initiatives between sector actors in both countries.
