The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and the Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, emphasizes that this year’s process has been more demanding than previous years, partly due to the security situation and the listing of two Russian fishing companies.
“At the same time, both parties have emphasized the importance of fisheries cooperation,” says Næss in a press release.
“For almost 50 years, Norwegian-Russian fisheries cooperation has ensured sustainable and predictable management of stocks in the Barents Sea, to the benefit of Norwegian, Russian, and other countries’ fishermen. It is in everyone’s interest that this cooperation continues, even in challenging times. Therefore, our clear goal is to get an agreement in place this year as well,” she adds.