VOV.VN - The EC has recognised Vietnam’s significant progress in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing over the past eight years, while urging the country to address remaining shortcomings to build a sustainable fisheries management system and move toward lifting the “yellow card".

Since the 28th meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has completed and submitted a report on IUU fishing prevention to the European Commission (EC).

With strong and consistent direction from municipal authorities and relevant agencies, Hai Phong has made positive progress in combating IUU fishing, contributing to Vietnam’s nationwide efforts to have the EC's 'yellow card' warning on the country's seafood sector lifted, heard a recent press conference.

The south-central province of Dak Lak is ramping up communication efforts targeting fishermen as part of its broader fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 16 chaired the 26th meeting of the National Steering Committee for Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, underscoring that local leaders must bear direct responsibility if IUU fishing violations occur in their localities.

VOV.VN - Nearly eight years after receiving a ‘yellow card’ from the European Union in 2017 for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Vietnam has made significant progress in tackling this issue.