WhatsApp Image 2025 01 27 at 14.27.03Major General (R) Faheem Ul Aziz, HI (M), High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources. This meeting marked an important step in fostering bilateral relations and exploring collaborative opportunities between the two nations, particularly in the fisheries sector.

During the meeting, the High Commissioner presented a special gift from the Prime Minister of Pakistan to the Minister as a gesture of goodwill and friendship. He also conveyed Pakistan’s readiness to collaborate with Sri Lanka’s new administration, emphasizing the potential for joint venture projects in the fisheries industry.

Discussions highlighted the underutilization of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, with the High Commissioner pointing out the untapped opportunities for exporting Tilapia Fish to Pakistan. He noted that Pakistan faces a growing demand for this particular fish, which Sri Lanka has the potential to supply, creating a mutually beneficial trade relationship.

The conversation also touched on Pakistan’s advanced expertise in biotechnology and the scope for sharing this knowledge with Sri Lanka to support innovation and sustainability in the fisheries sector.

The meeting was attended by Ms. Mahwash Sami, Trade and Investment Attaché, and Mr. Iftikhar Hussain, Second Secretary, from the Pakistan High Commission. Dr. B.K. Kolitha Kamal Jinadasa, Private Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, also participated in the discussions.

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