Innovation and application of new technology in the maritime sector has become crucial, and is an important key to growth in these sectors in our region in the future, segði Føroya Løgmaður m.a. í setanarrøðu sínari.
Innovation and application of new technology in the maritime sector has become crucial, and is an important key to growth in these sectors in our region in the future
Røða Løgmanns:
North Atlantic Fish Fair 2013
Ladies andGentlemen,
Thank youfor inviting me to the North Atlantic Fish Fair 2013.
As thePrime Minister of the Faroe Islands, I am delighted to see you once again here in Klaksvík, the fisheryhub of the Faroe Islands.
Thesocieties in the North Atlantic depend on the sea and its natural resources.
It isreflected in the diversity of the companies present at this fair as theyoperate in at least two of the most important segments in the area – thefishing industry and the offshore oil industry.
Theexploitation of the riches of our natural resources has been the foundation ofour economies and welfare for generations and will continue to be a keyeconomic factor in our region in the years to come.
Adapting tothe needs for future sustainable growth in the fishery sector is crucial forthe people of the region. All these companies at this Fish Fair are livingexamples that innovation and adaptability goes hand in hand, and knows no boundaries.
A proof ofthis is that many of you are now operating with your products and services inthe offshore industry as well, and are able to benefit through transnationalco-operation and innovation in both these important sectors.
Innovationand application of new technology in the maritime sector has become crucial,and is an important key to growth in these sectors in our region in the future
Climatechange will affect a broad range of human activities and welfare in differentways and to different extents. Some of the most direct impacts in our regionwill be felt in sectors that rely on natural resources, such as fisheries,aquaculture and energy production. In this context Adaptation and innovation iscrucial to deal with the effects of climate change.
Innovationis also a key factor in ensuring sustainable solutions that enhance long-termeconomic viability of the fisheries. By showcasing and sharing knowledge andcreating business-to-business partnerships we can obtain greater productivityin our fishing industry.
I amconfident that the North Atlantic Fish Fair once again will present the best ofwhat fisheries-related businesses in the North Atlantic are capable of, both inour region and world-wide.
I herebyopen the North Atlantic Fish Fair 2013.
