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Sri Lanka seeks the assistance of France to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and to develop maritime surveillance capabilities.

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The Mullaitivu District Fisheries Coordination Committee meeting was successfully held yesterday (25th of June) at the Mullaitivu District Secretariat under the patronage of the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Rathna Gamage.

WhatsApp Image 2025 06 25 at 16.24.54The Jaffna District Fisheries Coordination Committee meeting was held on 25.06.2025 at the Jaffna District Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, with the participation of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage.

  1. Discussions on Combating Illegal Fishing and Developing the Blue Economy in France
  2. Kilinochchi District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meeting Focuses on Sustainable Fisheries Development and Community Livelihoods
  3. Port to Be Established in Pesalai – Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar
  4. Kalutara District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meeting was held successfully under the Patronage of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage.
  5. Minister Chandrasekaran Urges Enhanced Security Measures to Curb Piracy in the Eastern Province
  6. Puttalam District Fisheries Coordination Committee Meeting Was Held Successfully Under the Patronage of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  7. Direct Solutions for Challenges in the Fisheries Sector in Negombo: Resolutions for the Issues under the Leadership of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage!
  8. Seek Support from Development Partners to Overcome the Challenges in Fisheries Sector.
  9. Prompt Solutions to the Problems of the Fishermen: Coordination Discussions held under the Patronage of Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage in Matara and Hambantota are Successful!
  10. A discussion chaired by Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage has been held to find direct solutions to the problems of divers !
  11. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage directly intervenes to develop the freshwater fishing industry in Badulla!
  12. Do not allow people to be divided again along racial issues - Special request from Minister Chandrasekar to the Canadian High Commissioner
  13. Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, the new Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, assumes duties
  14. Dr. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa Appointed as the New Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries
  15. 18 million fish fry to be stocked in reservoirs under the "Wewa Ape Kamhalai" programme
  16. Special Discussion on Investment Opportunities in the Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka with a Delegation from Shandong Province, China.
  17. A discussion on expanding fish exports from Sri Lanka to South Korea and employment opportunities.
  18. 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.
  19. Canned fish produced in Sri Lanka to be exported for the first time.
  20. Largest fishing vessel of Sri Lanka launched at Dikovita
  21. 60,000 fish fry released into Koggala Lagoon
  22. “A program to boost the fisheries industry jointly with the Ministry of Fisheries and Provincial Ministries of Fisheries”
  23. Unprecedented Allocation for Fisheries Sector: Rs. 11.4 Billion with 62.85% Growth in 2025 Budget
  24. European Commission's DG MARE Officials Meet with Minister of Fisheries to Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries
  25. CeyFish Stalls to be Established in SATHOSA Outlets Across Sri Lanka - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
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