FSA outlined ways for the development of Russian-Chinese turnover of fish products

September 28th, 2023

At a meeting with the state-owned Chinese corporation Liaoyu within the framework of the International Fishery Forum, the President of the Fishery Shipowners Association (FSA) Alexey Osintsev noted the readiness of Russian fish producers to expand cooperation with Chinese partners.

He emphasized that joint decisions of the Chinese and Russian sides make it possible to achieve the removal of trade barriers. Proposals for a more favorable regime for the import and admission of Russian fish and seafood products to China, which the FSA discussed with participants in the Russian-Chinese business forum in May of this year, should also serve to intensify interaction.

Alexey Osintsev also pointed out the importance of developing supplies of Russian highly processed products to China. This is the raw material for new products that are interesting to young people - fish burgers, surimi products, etc. The promotion of Russian wild fish products should also be served by the growing demand for environmentally friendly products among Chinese consumers.

The head of the FSA emphasized that the environmental friendliness and safety of fish products is confirmed by constant monitoring and scientific examination. In particular, industry science confirms that the discharge, which began on August 24 from Fukushima, does not pose a danger to the marine environment and marine ecosystems in the areas where the Russian fishing fleet operates.