Prime Minister Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas made the comment at the opening of the 13th Ministerial Meeting of the FFA in Port Vila last night.
He said the Pacific Ocean has and will continue to play an important role in the future state of play and of international negotiations, particularly for its fish and more specifically, albeit highly migratory, last-remaining healthy tuna stocks.
Mr. Salwai said tuna and tuna fisheries continue to play an important role in the economy of FFA member countries.
