The recent two- day 8th Pacific Tuna Forum ended on a high note in the city of Port Moresby where the Minister for Fisheries, Jelta Wong said the Forum was an ideal platform for discussing issues relating to the sustainable Tuna Fisheries arrangement and development. Minister Wong said that the participation of the Fisheries Ministers from the Pacific Island countries and heads of regional organizations ensured great recognition was given to the Pacific Tuna Forum. “The high level of presentation witnessed during the last two days, was a testament to genuine commitment for our speakers and moderators to share their knowledge and experience.” “It also reflects that the program put together by the National Fisheries Authority and INFOFISH captures relevant issues in the tuna fisheries sector.” Wong added that he hopes that all participants were able to take some key lessons back and can implement them in their own organizations and companies. “The forums provided an opportunity to reflect on what can be done and to harness our corporative plans, improve our competitiveness and increase the retention of the global value of tuna resources on the Blue Pacific Continent.” Wong further expressed sincere appreciation to the companies and organizations that have joined in to sponsor the 8th Pacific Tuna Forum. He further highlighted that the two days of the forum was two days of “Unity for Pacific.” “Time has changed for the good, now comes the time when all Pacific countries work together to make sure we get greater participation.” “To all the Tuna Industry players, we are not here to dictate but for partnership, grow the pacific region, because there is a reason and there is hope and that is why we want to grow.” Meanwhile, the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum will be held in the Fiji Islands in 2025.