Transparency with regard to the exploitation levels in the waters under the jurisdiction of the coastal states and with regard to evaluation of bilateral agreements including scientific stock assessment was mentioned as an important issue.
Olulise küsimusena märgiti läbipaistvust seoses kalavarude kasutamise tasemetega rannikuriikide jurisdiktsiooni alla kuuluvates vetes ning seoses kahepoolsete lepingute hindamisega, sh kalavarude teadusliku hindamisega.