Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Fishing Ports of the Fisheries Organization of Iran said: Iran has the largest number of vessels in distant waters among countries with 1400 fishing ships. Seyyed Parviz Mohebbi added: Activities in distant waters, in addition to its economic impact, and reducing pressure on coastal water reserves, are important in terms of waving the Iranian flag in these waters.
He stated that the management, fishing quotas, and policies related to fishing in distant waters are carried out by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, and added that: It is important for Iran to strengthen its position in this commission and to be able to participate in its meetings.