Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 28 -- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha

Ambassador of Viet Nam to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of the Vietnamese Mission to the European Union (EU) Nguyen Van Thao said the EC highly values Viet Nam's strong commitment and resolute direction in addressing IUU fishing at the 30th meeting of the National Steering Committee on combating IUU fishing in Ha Noi on January 27.

The EC acknowledged Viet Nam's seriousness in deploying solutions, particularly in improving the legal framework, applying science and technology, and establishing an inspection system from the central to the local levels. Data in official reports show positive and clearly visible progress over the years, especially in 2025.

However, the EC stil...