, Jan. 14 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday emphasised the importance of ocean conservation and sustainable blue economy, hoping that the MoU signed between Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) and Japan's renowned Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF) will enhance cooperation in fisheries and marine affairs.

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud bin Harun, Executive Chairman of MIDA, and Professor Mitsutaku Makino, President of the Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of SPF, signed the MoU in the presence of Prof Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna, said the Chief Adviser's press wing.

The agreement will be formally endorsed by SPF President Dr. Atsushi Sunami in the coming weeks.

Speaking after witnessing the signing, ...