This is an activity of important political and legal significance, aiming to seriously implement Directive No. 32-CT/TW of the Secretariat on strengthening the Party's leadership in combating IUU fishing; at the same time, deploy and seriously implement the plan of the Vietnam Coast Guard Command in the fight against crimes and violations of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; not allowing fishermen to violate foreign waters to illegally exploit aquatic products, strictly implementing international commitments and regulations, especially the requirements of the European Commission (EC) and international organizations.

Colonel Cao Xuan Quan spoke at the emulation launching ceremony.

Promoting the combined strength with all levels, sectors, forces and coastal localities to do a good job of preparing for the European Commission's inspection delegation to work in Vietnam for the 5th time, moving towards removing the "yellow card" for the fisheries sector, contributing to protecting, regenerating and exploiting aquatic resources in a sustainable manner.

The peak emulation period will be carried out until September 2, 2025, focusing on 6 key contents; emphasizing the requirement to thoroughly grasp and seriously implement the policies and directions of the Party, Government, and Ministry of National Defense on combating IUU fishing; raising awareness and political responsibility for 100% of officers and soldiers; maintaining strict discipline, commanding, inspecting, and controlling fishing vessel activities, especially in sea areas bordering foreign countries, key and complicated areas.

Representatives of agencies and units of Coast Guard Region 3 signed the emulation agreement.

The Command of the Region focuses on promoting propaganda, dissemination and legal education , strengthening the fight against wrong views and distorted information related to IUU; actively coordinating with localities and functional forces in investigating and strictly handling violations, clarifying the lines of organizing brokerage, sending fishing vessels to illegally exploit in foreign waters...

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Colonel Cao Xuan Quan requested Party committees and commanders of agencies and units to strictly grasp the goals, contents and targets of the emulation campaign; to promote the highest sense of responsibility, self-reliance, self-strengthening, steadfast political will, proactiveness, creativity and determination to overcome difficulties and rise up.

Officers and soldiers of Coast Guard Region 3 propagate the law to fishermen.

Each officer and soldier must be a role model, actively compete, make achievements, and excellently complete all assigned tasks. Through the emulation period, each unit must create a substantial and effective change in law enforcement, combat IUU fishing, and firmly protect security, order, and safety at sea.

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    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/tin-tuc/vung-canh-sat-bien-3-kien-quyet-dau-tranh-chong-khai-thac-hai-san-bat-hop-phap-840202