Susi Pudjiastuti: 6 Presidents to Attend Our Ocean Conference
22 October 2018 16:36 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Bogor - Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti said the "Our Ocean Conference" (OOC) that is slated to take place on October 29-30 will be attended by approximately 1,900 delegates, 200 representatives of civil societies, as well as community organizations.
“There are six heads of state or presidents, one vice president, and 36 ministers who have confirmed,” Susi said after attending a limited meeting on the preparations for the 2018 OOC at the Bogor Palace on Monday, October 22.
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Susi said the 5th OCC would center on several issues, including marine conservation areas, commitment to preventing marine pollution from plastic waste, sustainable fisheries and climate change.
"Indonesia, which will become a maritime axis, must show leadership in the field of international maritime affairs,” said Susi.
Susi Pudjiastuti added the implementation of the 2018 OCC would also give positive benefits in terms of international maritime policies.
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