Dian Kusumo Hapsari
According to him, the TCG covers 12 parts of Indonesia-China cooperation arrangements, including joint ventures, vessels, and fishing quotas. Meanwhile, the scope of cooperation includes fish captures and fisheries products procession in accordance with the legal basis in Indonesia.
It also includes agreements related to the construction of onshore fisheries facilities, including fishing ports, and exchange of skills, training, and relevant data related to the fisheries sector, he said.
"Our collaboration will also ensure the fulfillment of the welfare of fisheries workers and improving the community welfare near fishing areas by increasing the downstream sector of fishery products," Trenggono disclosed.
In the implementation, both parties are committed to carrying out strict and continuous supervision and evaluation so the fish resources and marine environment can be maintained and to prevent illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities (IUU Fishing), he said.
The TCG is a strategic agreement to realize food security and an opportunity to increase state revenue for the welfare of fishing communities, he added.
(Dian Kusumo Hapsari)
