Minister of Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh has inaugurated the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) in New Delhi today. Addressing the event, Mr. Singh said, This forum will provide a platform for stakeholders of the fisheries sector to come together and find responsible solutions. He said that this conference can help in building a blueprint on how fisheries can be taken forward while keeping in mind the environment and protection of the oceans.
The 14th AFAF brings together key players in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and will host around 900 delegates from 14 countries, including researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders. This prestigious event is being held in India for the second time after the 8AFAF held in Kochi in 2007.
