On the occasion of the Senior of Officials Meeting (SOM) and the Regional Ministerial Meeting on Promoting Responsible Fishing Practices in the Region held in Bali, May 2nd until 4th 2007, the bilateral meeting between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, represented by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF), and the Government of Australia was held on Thursday, May 3rd 2007 at Patra Resort and Villas, Denpasar Bali.
The Indonesian delegation was led by H E. Mr. Freddy Numberi, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, while the Australian delegation led by H E. Eric Abetz, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation. The purpose of the bilateral meeting is to strengthen the cooperation between both countries in marine and fisheries sector.
Both countries touched upon issues including (1), combating illegal fishing. Minister Abetz informed that number of illegal fishing cases in Australian waters has decreased significantly since 2006. (2). participation in Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO). Minister Numberi informed that Indonesia has submitted application for contracting party status of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) and thanked the Australian Government for support given. (3). partnership and cooperation between the two countries. Minister Abetz expressed with satisfaction the progress of bilateral cooperation in marine and fisheries especially activities that jointly implemented by both countries such as joint campaign to combat IUU Fishing and staff training.
Both Ministers discussed matters related to the conduct of the Regional Ministerial Meeting to be held on 4th May 2007 as resulted in the 3rd Senior Official Meeting (SOM) held on 2 – 3 May 2007 and agreed to follow up the Regional Plan of Action that be endorsed during the Ministerial Meeting. Both Ministers consider the importance of the RPOA to serve the needs of the region in the areas of South China Sea, Sulu – Sulawesi Sea, Timor and Arafura Seas.
Denpasar, 3th May 2007
Director of Data Statistic and Information Centre
Ir. Saut P. Hutagalung, M.Sc
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