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The Negombo District Fisheries Coordination Committee Conference was held yesterday (13th of June, 2025) at the Negombo Town Hall under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gamage. Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe also participated in the event.

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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.

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