LUANDA, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Angolan Ministry of Fisheries and the Sea, in partnership with Norway, is working on the drafting of a national strategic plan for the sea, which will guide the exploration and management of marine resources in Angola, with a view to ensuring its sustainability.
In addition to fishing, the strategic plan will also have the mission of obtaining more knowledge about the other marine resources that the Angolan coast has, according to the country's Minister of Fisheries and the Sea, Victória de Barros Neto on Tuesday.
Given the long experience of Norway in the fisheries and the sea, the Minister requested Norwegian support to help the country to draw up concrete strategies for the sustainable exploitation of the Angolan sea.
She affirmed that the sustainability of the Angolan sea is related to its preservation, exploring the marine resources in a responsible manner, so that the new generations can take advantage of the sea.
On the other hand, Norway's Charge d'affaires, Havard Hoksnes, expressed his availability to cooperate with Angola in the expansion of fish processing plants in the country's coastal provinces to ensure the supply of fish to the national market.
He said that Angola has great potential and a vast coastline, which could guarantee the food security of the local population and neighboring countries.
"We value our collaboration with Angola in contributing to a sustainable and viable fishing industry, which can in turn help in the diversification of the country's economy, with a view to eradicating poverty and improving the environment along the Angolan coast," he added.
