Hanoi, Aug. 1 -- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a meeting of the National Steering Committee for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Prevention and Control in Hanoi on August 1, calling for a fundamental shift in mindset and approach to effectively address the root causes of IUU violations.

Speaking at the meeting, Ha emphasised that Vietnam must go beyond meeting the European Union (EU)'s requirements, and focus on unlocking the potential of the fisheries sector, safeguarding marine resources, and ensuring sustainable livelihoods of fishermen. The long-term goal is to maintain export momentum and uphold Vietnam's reputation on the global seafood market, he stressed.

He urged a comprehensive review and completi...