Hanoi, Nov. 6 -- Vietnam is determined to strictly, openly, and transparently handle all violations related to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang affirmed at the ministry's regular press conference in Hanoi on November 6.

Responding to a Vietnam News Agency reporter's question on the country's efforts to combat IUU fishing, Hang stressed that Vietnam's stance on the issue has been consistent and clearly articulated on many occasions.

"Vietnam advocates sustainable development of its marine economy and aims to maintain the sustainable growth of the fisheries sector with a fleet structure and fishing methods aligned with the aquatic resource exploitation capacity, while fully comp...