Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Holds Bilateral Meeting with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today held a ‘bilateral’ with Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness, Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy. They discussed a range of issues about sustainable fisheries and marine resource management. They also talked about sustainable fisheries and the broader framework of the blue economy.
“India and Norway Boost Ties on Sustainable Ocean Governance at UNOC3”
Later at the delegation level talks led by the two Ministers, India and Norway reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen collaboration on sustainable ocean governance and fisheries during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), currently underway in Nice, France.
During the interaction, the two Ministers exchanged views on enhancing bilateral cooperation in ocean governance, reflecting on the long-standing partnership between India and Norway in the fisheries sector. The discussion also covered shared priorities such as sustainable use of marine resources, improved data sharing mechanisms, and joint efforts to tackle challenges like overfishing and marine pollution.
Sustainable Fisheries ; “India-Norway Boost Ocean Ties for Sustainable Blue Economy at UNOC3”
Both sides acknowledged the significance of international cooperation in achieving the goals of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), with an emphasis on knowledge exchange, capacity building, and technology sharing. The Ministers also explored opportunities to build on existing India-Norway collaborations, particularly in areas aligned with the development of a sustainable and inclusive blue economy.
The UNOC3, taking place from June 9 to 13, has brought together global leaders, scientists, policymakers, and industry representatives to discuss collective actions toward ocean health, sustainable development, and climate resilience.
India’s participation, led by Dr. Jitendra Singh, reflects the country’s commitment to playing an active role in shaping the global ocean agenda, while also safeguarding the interests of coastal communities and promoting sustainable ocean-based livelihoods.
The discussions in Nice come at a time when countries worldwide are scaling up efforts to balance economic growth with marine conservation. The India-Norway dialogue is seen as a step forward in reinforcing multilateral cooperation to ensure long-term sustainability of ocean resources.
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