Successful meeting between Spanish and Norwegian fisheries authorities

Representatives of the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs met in Oslo on 12 March to discuss fisheries issues of common interest. Measures against illegal fishing were central during the constructive talks. The delegations were led by Director General Fernando Curcio and Secretary General Jørn Krog. “I view this meeting as a major step forward with regard to Spanish-Norwegian fisheries relations,” says State Secretary Vidar Ulriksen.
 
Spain and Norway agreed on three specific issues to follow up.

Norway and Spain agreed to establish a joint working group for the exchange of information and practical cooperation on various issues concerning the regulation of fisheries. The working group will have its first meeting in Norway at the end of March.

In addition, an information channel will be established in order to facilitate dialogue between the parties, particularly during critical situations concerning fisheries controls where the parties are in need of information.

Third, a joint working group will be appointed with the aim of preparing a bilateral agreement between the two countries’ fisheries authorities concerning control of resources. AGREED MINUTES - SPANISH - NORWEGIAN FISHERIES COOPERATION (pdf-format)