A meeting in Aden discusses the progress of the fishery port construction project.

Meeting Discusses Progress on Fishing Port Project in Aden

A meeting held today in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen, focused on the progress of the Fishing Port and Docking Center project. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Irrigation, Salem Al-Saqtri, chaired the session, which aimed to evaluate the project’s development funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Key Participants and Project Oversight

The meeting included key figures such as Ghazi Lahmar, the Undersecretary for Fish Production and Marketing Services, and Dr. Abdul Salam Ahmed, the President of the General Authority for Fisheries in the Gulf of Aden. They reviewed the work of the technical team responsible for overseeing the project’s technical studies and construction activities. The discussion also addressed the team’s commitments to monitor the project’s progress in collaboration with funding and implementing agencies. Participants identified challenges and proposed solutions to address any issues that may arise during the execution of fisheries sector projects.

Importance of the Fishing Port Project

Minister Al-Saqtri emphasized the project’s significance as a cornerstone for enhancing the infrastructure of the fisheries sector. He noted that successful implementation would improve the storage, processing, and marketing of fish products. This development is expected to have a positive impact on food security and the national economy.

Call for Collaborative Efforts

The Minister stressed the need for local and international stakeholders to monitor project requirements closely. He urged them to accelerate progress and leverage local expertise to meet the ministry’s future operational goals. Al-Saqtri highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts among all parties involved to achieve these objectives effectively.

This meeting marks a crucial step in advancing Yemen’s fisheries sector, aiming to bolster economic stability and food security in the region.

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