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Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar addresses the second quarterly meeting of the Development Partners Working Group on Fisheries and Aquaculture of FAO!

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The Fisheries Coordination Committee meetings were held successfully in Matara and Hambantota districts yesterday (06th of June) under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage.

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A discussion was held with divers of the All Sri Lanka National Center for Divers at the Auditorium of the Ministry under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage.

  1. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage directly intervenes to develop the freshwater fishing industry in Badulla!
  2. Do not allow people to be divided again along racial issues - Special request from Minister Chandrasekar to the Canadian High Commissioner
  3. Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, the new Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, assumes duties
  4. Dr. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa Appointed as the New Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries
  5. 18 million fish fry to be stocked in reservoirs under the "Wewa Ape Kamhalai" programme
  6. Special Discussion on Investment Opportunities in the Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka with a Delegation from Shandong Province, China.
  7. A discussion on expanding fish exports from Sri Lanka to South Korea and employment opportunities.
  8. Fresh fish at reasonable prices from Ceylon Fisheries Corporation and Frozen Fish packets of 300/400 gram that can be carried in hand bags are soon to be introduced.
  9. Canned fish produced in Sri Lanka to be exported for the first time.
  10. Largest fishing vessel of Sri Lanka launched at Dikovita
  11. 60,000 fish fry released into Koggala Lagoon
  12. “A program to boost the fisheries industry jointly with the Ministry of Fisheries and Provincial Ministries of Fisheries”
  13. Unprecedented Allocation for Fisheries Sector: Rs. 11.4 Billion with 62.85% Growth in 2025 Budget
  14. European Commission's DG MARE Officials Meet with Minister of Fisheries to Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries
  15. CeyFish Stalls to be Established in SATHOSA Outlets Across Sri Lanka - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  16. Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage Conducts Inspection Visit to Devinuwara Fishing Harbour.
  17. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage, Conducts Inspection Visit to Mirissa Fishing Harbour
  18. "Fisheries Minister and Japanese Ambassador Discuss Progress on Grant-Funded Projects"
  19. "Sri Lanka and Pakistan Explore New Horizons in Fisheries Sector Collaboration"
  20. "Fisheries Minister and U.S. Ambassador Discuss Key Steps to Combat Drug Smuggling and Improve Aquaculture"
  21. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  22. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Brings to the Attention of the Acting French Ambassador the Resumption of the Suspended Fisheries Harbour Development Project
  23. Sri Lanka and Vietnam Strengthen Maritime and Fisheries Cooperation
  24. “Focus on raising job opportunities for Sri Lankan fisherman in the Korean job market” Minister of fisheries, Aquatic &ocean resources requests from the Korean government
  25. Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing Sri Lanka's Shrimp Industry
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