Japan and Russia Reach Salmon Quota Agreement Within 200-Mile Zone

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi welcomed a bilateral agreement with Russia on fishing quotas for salmon of Russian origin within Japan’s 200-mile exclusive economic zone. The statement emerged from a Tokyo press conference held by an official, as reported by RIA News. The announcement marks a notable result in a long-running dialogue between neighboring nations on shared fisheries resources amid broader diplomatic considerations.