Malaysia, Thailand advance negotiations to address temporary suspension of shrimp imports
Malaysia’s core target is to protect the country’s rights and interests, while the Thai side will provide clarification on matters related to fish and shrimp exports to Malaysia.
Malaysia and Thailand are holding intensive discussions over the temporary suspension of shrimp imports to seek a solution that safeguards their respective interests and biological security, according to Malaysian Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Mohamad Sabu.
The minister said on June 20 that the matter is still at the negotiation stage to find the best possible solution.
Malaysia’s core target is to protect the country’s rights and interests, while the Thai side will provide clarification on matters related to fish and shrimp exports to Malaysia, he added.
Meanwhile, Secretary-General at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Isham Ishak said Malaysia has received Thailand’s response to a questionnaire issued by the ministry and is currently assessing the information provided.
The current process focuses on the assessment, verification and validation of submitted information to ensure that all national biosecurity requirements and conditions are strictly complied with.
On May 16, Malaysia tightened controls on aquatic product imports from Thailand by imposing certificate of analysis (CoA) requirements for seabass and a temporary suspension on five shrimp species effective June 1./.
