Mr. Bunchong Chumnongsittathum, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Fisheries, led the delegation of the Department of Fisheries attended The 42nd Meeting of the SEAFDEC Program Committee (42PCM) and The 22nd Meeting of Fisheries Consultative Group of The ASEAN – SEAFDEC Strategic Partnership (22 FISHERIES CONSULTATIVE GROUP: FCG – ASSP). The meeting was held on 11 - 15 November 2019 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The 42PCM meeting aimed to determine the outcome of projects/activities of Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC ) and its member countries conducted in the past year/ongoing projects/projects in the future. To achieve sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for food security and nutrition, reducing poverty and the well-being of the population in the region. Including promoting trade and compliance with regulations for aquatic animals and aquatic products in the region according to marketplace needs.
The 22FCG-ASSP meeting was aimed to discuss with member countries about the progress and success of fishery operations conducted under the implementation mechanism of the FCG ASEAN and SEAFDEC.
Reference : https://www4.fisheries.go.th/index.php/dof/activity_item/3764/all_activity/60