Since its establishment, the two sides have achieved early results, which include a project on marine data launched in September 2018, an EU-China IUU (illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing) Working Group, and a Memorandum of Understanding on Circular Economy with the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission, among others, said Vella.
On IUU fishing, EU-China cooperation led to illegal fishing activities being investigated and sanctioned, said Vella, adding that the two sides are willing to "further strengthen our actions in fighting IUU fishing."
"This is essential. Not only to protect marine biodiversity, but also to act in the interests of consumers and safeguard the future of honest businesses in the EU, China and beyond," said the commissioner.
Meanwhile, the two sides have agreed to conserve, by 2020, at least 10 percent of their coastal and marine areas. "But currently, only 3.4 percent of seas and oceans are covered by marine protected areas," said the commissioner.
"It is clear that actions under the Ocean Partnership can play an important role in achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," he said.
MORE INVESTMENT IN CROSS-BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE
Recalling that the economic prosperity of Europe and Asia is deeply interdependent, Vella told Xinhua that the EU supports initiatives aimed at upgrading infrastructure, which contribute to sustainable growth in the Euro-Asian region through all modes of transport: maritime, land and air. "Done in the right way and carefully evaluated, more investment in cross-border infrastructure links will unleash growth potential with benefits for all."
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