If exploited sustainably, our seas and oceans have a huge potential to foster social and economic growth and prosperity. If we succeed, we will benefit from healthy oceans and seas that create attractive and sustainable future for the young people.
The Minister Mentor, Minister of Defence and Minister for Rodrigues, Sir Anerood Jugnauth made this statement at the opening of the Indian Ocean Conference on Marine Spatial Planning Towards Sustainable Use of the Indian Ocean this morning at Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Balaclava. The High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa and the Representative of the Indian Ocean Rim Association Chair, Her Royal Highness Princess Zenani Dlamini, and the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Local Government and Outer Islands, Mrs Fazila Jeewa-Daureeawoo along with several personalities were present on the occasion.
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