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Jakarta (VNA) - The Indonesian government is looking to collaborate withVietnam in developing the marine and fisheries sector, especially in lobsterfarming.
Indonesian Minister of MaritimeAffairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono discussed the idea in ameeting with newly-appointed Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Denny Abdiin Jakarta on February 4.
Trenggono said Vietnam has the experience in advancing fish cultivation,especially using technology in lobster farming.
He expressed his belief that cooperating with a neighbouring country that hasalready succeeded in aquaculture will benefit Indonesia’s fisheries and boost the country’s competitiveness.
He also revealed a plan to invite Vietnam to join a cooperation project topromote the development of Indonesia’s aquaculture sector.
Expressing his hope to increase exports from farmed aquatic products, MinisterTrenggono showed his belief that similarities and traditional relations betweenIndonesia and Vietnam could be the basis for the two countries to work welltogether, especially in fisheries.
Indonesia also wishes to cooperatewith Vietnam in processing aquatic products, he said, stressing that the twocountries can promote win-win cooperation, especially in producing key seafoodproducts so that they can become ASEAN contributors to the world's food supply.
For his part, Ambassador Abdi welcomed Trenggono’splan, saying that Indonesia’s wealth in marine and fisheries could befurther explored.
He hoped the Indonesia – Vietnam relations could be stronger./.
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