Fisheries, Aquaculture, Coastal shipping in BIMSTEC 2016 Outcome Document
Q. Which of the following are mentioned in the BIMSTEC Leaders’ Retreat 2016 Outcome Document?
1) Aquaculture
2) Fisheries
3) Maritime boundaries
- Published on 25 Oct 16a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 2
- Being aware that the Bay of Bengal region is home to over thirty percent of the world’s fishermen, the leaders recognize that cooperation in sustainable development of fisheries in this region has the potential to make a significant contribution towards ensuring food security and improving livelihoods of people in our region and agree to deepen cooperation in this Sector.
- The leaders recognize the enormous potential that the development of the blue economy holds for Bay of Bengal region, and agree to explore ways to deepen our cooperation in areas such as aquaculture (both inland and coastal), hydrography, seabed mineral exploration, coastal shipping, eco-tourism and renewable ocean energy with the objective of promoting holistic and sustainable development of our region.
