The conference aimed to promote global actions for a sustainable ocean.

A statement issued by Dr Jasaw on Thursday and copied to the Ghana News Agency has said.
It said Dr Jasaw participated in panel discussions, side events, and bilaterals to attract investments and partnerships for sustainable fisheries in Ghana. “Notably, he met with Senator John Kerry, 68th US Secretary of State, to discuss amplifying Ghana’s case for greater participation,” it said.

According to the statement crucial meeting with Dr Charlina Vitcheva, Director General of the European Commission for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, discussed the EU’s yellow card warning on Ghana.

“Dr. Vitcheva expressed satisfaction with Ghana’s efforts to address Illegal Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing activities and pledged to initiate processes to reverse the warning.

“Ghana is taking sufficient steps to address concerns, and we will initiate processes to reverse the yellow card warning,” Dr Vitcheva said.

The statement quoted Madam Emelia Arthur, Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture as saying “We are committed to transparency and deterrent sanctions on IUU activities in our waters.”

It further noted that the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, had committed to the transparency charter and would utilize conference inputs to improve sustainable ocean governance in Ghana.

“This successful conference participation demonstrates Ghana’s dedication to sustainable ocean management and its potential for international cooperation and investment,” it added.