The Hokkaido Forestry and Fisheries Department announced on the 20th that negotiations with Russia regarding salmon and trout fishing within Japan's 200-nautical-mile waters have been successfully concluded. The total catch quota for Japanese fishing vessels will remain the same as last year, set at 2,050 tons. This includes 1,550 tons for rainbow trout, red salmon, king salmon, and masu salmon, along with 500 tons of white salmon. Negotiations took place via a web conference starting from the 17th in a meeting of the Japan-Russia Fisheries Joint Committee.

The agreement specifies that the fisheries cooperation fee to be paid to the Russian side will range from 180 million yen to 303 million yen, depending on the actual fishing results. Following the successful conclusion of the negotiations, Masatoshi Ishigaki, the mayor of Nemuro City, expressed relief that fishing opportunities for the local fishers have been secured. He emphasized the significance of fishing in the local economy and expressed a strong desire for the continuation of these fishing activities for future generations.

This outcome underscores the ongoing partnership between Japan and Russia in managing shared marine resources, with a focus on ensuring sustainable fishing practices. The agreement reflects the importance of these negotiations not only for the fishing industry but also for the communities dependent on it, highlighting the role of local governance in facilitating such international agreements.