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الشرق اللبنانية
Agriculture Commitments to Fishermen
The Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that the new Marine Fisheries Law is limited to regulating fishing within and outside the territorial waters, in the exclusive economic zone, in accordance with international agreements. It clarified that industrial fishing is not permitted within the territorial waters. The law also refuted the claim that 30% of Lebanon's territorial waters have been designated as marine protected areas, explaining that Lebanon has only two such protected areas. Regarding aquaculture, the law establishes a legislative framework requiring implementing decrees to promote fishermen's participation and create employment opportunities, while also considering marine environmental protection and resource sustainability. The ministry emphasized that the law came after extensive consultations spanning 12 years, involving representatives of fishermen. It reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and partnership to develop the sector in accordance with international standards, while warning against circulating inaccurate information that may cause confusion.
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