PM Dung made the affirmation when addressing a conference on solutions and policies to develop the fishery held in Da Nang city on April 15. Dung called for closer State management and better policies, particularly in credit, insurance, export and infrastructure, for fishermen.
The Government will do its best to facilitate trade and expand the seafood market, he confirmed.
Dung asked ministries, agencies and localities to pay attention to key maritime forces, including the navy, the coastguards and fishery surveillance officials who will assist fishermen in catching and coping with natural disasters, thus helping safeguard the national independence and sovereignty.
PM Dung also asked localities to take measures to alleviate poverty for fishermen and relevant agencies to further support fishermen in conducting fishing activities and addressing problems that may arise at sea, contributing to protecting national independence and sovereignty.
Some delegates suggested catching more fish offshore and building about 3,000 steel vessels. In aquaculture, more focus should be given on highly-competitive products like prawns, tra fish and molluscs, making it easier to export a wide array of products.
