Uganda and DRC ministers have reviewed their 2018 agreement on fishing in Lakes Edward and Albert. This Bilateral Fisheries Agreement, created during the 7th Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) session, aimed to manage fisheries and aquaculture sustainably in these lakes and their surrounding basin.
At the 8th JPC session held in Kinshasa, both countries stressed the importance of enhancing this agreement and ensuring consistent financial support. On Thursday, Uganda’s State Minister for Fisheries and her DRC counterpart, as part of the DRC council of ministers, approved the organization’s work plan and budget.
The council acknowledged the progress made and the improved relations resulting from this collaboration. They also decided to continue guiding the organization to strengthen cooperation between the two nations. Additionally, the meeting saw Adoa transfer the chairmanship of the Lakes Edward and Albert Fisheries and Aquaculture Organization to her DRC counterpart.