MFMR OFFICERS COMPLETE FISHERIES TRAINING IN CHINA

Honiara, 12 November 2026: Officers from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) have successfully completed an international workshop on Fisheries Governance Systems and Fisheries Development in China.

Held from 21–30 October 2026, the workshop was funded by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) under its Global Development Initiative and organised by the Freshwater Fisheries Research Center (FFRC) of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences.

The programme brought together senior fisheries officers from Solomon Islands, Egypt, Thailand, Malaysia and Rwanda to exchange experiences and strengthen their understanding of fisheries governance, sustainable resource management and aquaculture development.

Key topics included China’s fisheries governance systems, distant-water fisheries, regional and international fisheries management, marine resource conservation, deep-sea aquaculture equipment, smart aquaculture technologies, and the application of science and technology in fisheries development.

Participants also undertook field visits and presented country reports highlighting their respective fisheries sectors, challenges and development priorities. The programme concluded with a closing ceremony in Beijing, where participants received certificates of completion.

At the closing ceremony, Professor Dr Jing Xiaojun, Director of the International Cooperation and Education Division at FFRC, and Professor Bing Xuwen, Acting Director-General of FFRC, congratulated participants and encouraged them to apply their newly acquired knowledge to fisheries and aquaculture development in their home countries.

The MFMR delegation also visited the Solomon Islands Embassy in Beijing and met with Solomon Islands Ambassador, His Excellency Barrett Salato, who encouraged the officers to apply the knowledge and technologies gained to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture development back home.

For Solomon Islands, the training provides valuable exposure to China’s experience in fisheries governance, modern aquaculture technologies and sustainable resource management.

The knowledge gained will support MFMR’s ongoing efforts to strengthen fisheries management, promote sustainable use of marine resources and advance aquaculture development in Solomon Islands.

MFMR team members pose for a group photo following the certificate presentation ceremony