Minister Shiyam Visits China’s Yuzhou Bay Science and Technology City to Boost Blue Economy

Minister Ahmed Shiyam of the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Marine Resources has visited the Industry Promotion Center of Yuzhou Bay Science and Technology City in Sanya, China. The visit was part of an official trip to Hainan, at the special invitation of the organizers of the 7th Symposium on Global Maritime Corporation and Ocean Governance. The main objective of the visit is to identify technical assistance and modern resources needed for the Maldives' efforts to sustainably develop and strengthen the blue economy. The Maldivian delegation examined China's advancements in fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, and innovations in science and technology. Yuzhou Bay Science and Technology City is an internationally recognized center for marine research and aquaculture. During the visit, wide-ranging consultations were held on potential collaboration in developing fisheries and marine resources. Minister Shiyam was accompanied by a Maldivian delegation. The trip is expected to pave the way for obtaining scientific knowledge and experience needed to enhance production from the country's marine resources and to develop fisheries and aquaculture in environmentally friendly ways.