Syria attends an international fishing meeting in Rome and agrees on a program to train its fishermen.
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A delegation from the Syrian Arab Republic, led by the Director General of the General Authority for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Dr. Al-Habib Muhammad Said Al-Abdallah, participated in the 49th session of the General Authority for Mediterranean Fisheries in the Italian capital, Rome.
The meetings, held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), discussed fisheries and aquaculture management and the sustainability of marine resources in the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
The participants discussed the Authority's strategy for 2030, the development of aquaculture techniques, the protection of marine biodiversity and the increase of supervision and compliance with international decisions.
The meetings dealt with the work plan for the period 2026-2028, in addition to the Authority's budget and the strengthening of technical cooperation between the member states.
The Syrian delegation agreed with the head of the organization to prepare a plan for training the staff of the General Authority for Fish and Marine Resources, which includes ongoing training and the exchange of experiences.
Coordination will be made to receive a delegation from the General Authority for Mediterranean Fisheries in Syria in the coming days, with the aim of developing technical cooperation and supporting the fishing sector.