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WhatsApp Image 2025 11 20 at 16.22.58In line with the upcoming World Fisheries Day, Sri Lanka has launched two major capacity-building workshops aimed at strengthening small-scale fisheries management at both national and international levels.

WhatsApp Image 2025 11 19 at 15.15.26A delegation led by Mr. Yan Xijun, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Hainan Provincial People's Congress of China, met with Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekhar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, yesterday.

WhatsApp Image 2025 11 19 at 10.44.15The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement for the establishment of modern Marine Radio Communication and Emergency Response Units (MRCU) at the fishing ports of Valachchenai, Trincomalee and Myliddy was signed today at the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources.

  1. An information system for the shrimp industry is launched
  2. Key discussion with World Bank – Wageningen University on development of cold chain (frozen and deep-frozen fish products) in Sri Lankan fisheries sector.
  3. Special meeting chaired by Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage to resolve Matale freshwater fisheries issues. Deputy Minister emphasizes that inter-institution coordination is essential for progress in the sector.
  4. Discussions to strengthen maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia
  5. Discussion on the progress, challenges and future opportunities of the aquatic plant tissue culture and export sector
  6. Ornamental fish production to begin in the Northern and Eastern provinces
  7. "A New Boost for the Freshwater Fishing Industry in Sabaragamuwa Province: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage stressed that a National Plan will be implemented"
  8. Four fishermen who were distressed in international waters were safe; rescue operations underway
  9. Steps to strengthen Sri Lanka-Oman fisheries cooperation: Successful discussion between Minister of Fisheries and Oman Ambassador
  10. Minister’s Deepavali Message
  11. “Aqua Planet 2025” International Exhibition has been Officially Announced, Giving New Life to the Fisheries Sector
  12. Fisheries and Defence Ministries join hands to curb illegal fishing activities in the North-East: Special Action Plan for Joint Operations
  13. Urgent steps to improve fisheries port services: 'Efficient service is our priority' - Minister; 'Visible change in 6 months' - Deputy Minister
  14. Special coordination meeting to resolve Monaragala fishing issues: Attention to extend fishing net casting period in wildlife zones
  15. A new vision for the shrimp industry: Government and exporters join hands to meet targets of 2026.
  16. Special financial assistance from the President's Fund for the education of fishermen's children - An announcement from the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar.
  17. 12 government institutes join hands to curb illegal fishing: Historic agreement has been signed to secure fish exports
  18. Special Discussion Chaired by Minister Ramalingam Chandraseker with 25 District Coordinators of the Fisheries Ministry
  19. The Central Government and Provincial Councils should work together to strengthen the fisheries industry - Minister and Deputy Minister emphasize to Provincial Chief Secretaries
  20. A massive operation to control invasive fish population: The “Deduru Oya Fishing Tournament 2025” is a great success.
  21. Karainagar Cey-Nor Boatyard gets a new lease of life; Work begins on Colombothurai Jetty and Udayapuram Road
  22. Urgent steps to increase freshwater fish production: Deputy Minister Rahtna Gamage instructs the National Aquaculture Development Authority to correct inaccurate data and move forward with new strategies.
  23. Steps to ban 4 invasive fish species: Special request to the public not to release existing fish into the environment
  24. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage intervenes to resolve issues at the Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex: Discussions with the trading community for a new programme
  25. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
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