05 May 2015 – Philippine Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala met Indonesian Minister of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs Susi Pudjiastuti on April 21 in Jakarta.  Secretary Alcala attended the Grow Asia Forum and World Economic Forum held in Jakarta from April 19 to 21.

The two Ministers exchanged views on sustainable and responsible fisheries management between Indonesia and Philippines. 

The two sides agreed to form a technical working group to promote cooperation in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing practices (IUUF), addressing issues on fishing moratorium policy in Indonesia, coastal management, and sharing of marine information and data.

Secretary Alcala and Minister Pudjiastuti agreed to work closely together to ensure robust economic partnership between the Philippines and Indonesia. END