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A special meeting was held in Colombo today (21st of May) between the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, and the Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Hon. Eric Walsh.

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Dr. B. K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa, who was appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, assumed duties yesterday (21st of May).

WhatsApp Image 2025 05 20 at 19.56.57President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Dr. B.K. Kolita Kamal Jinadasa as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources.

  1. 18 million fish fry to be stocked in reservoirs under the "Wewa Ape Kamhalai" programme
  2. Special Discussion on Investment Opportunities in the Fisheries Sector in Sri Lanka with a Delegation from Shandong Province, China.
  3. A discussion on expanding fish exports from Sri Lanka to South Korea and employment opportunities.
  4. 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.
  5. Canned fish produced in Sri Lanka to be exported for the first time.
  6. Largest fishing vessel of Sri Lanka launched at Dikovita
  7. 60,000 fish fry released into Koggala Lagoon
  8. “A program to boost the fisheries industry jointly with the Ministry of Fisheries and Provincial Ministries of Fisheries”
  9. Unprecedented Allocation for Fisheries Sector: Rs. 11.4 Billion with 62.85% Growth in 2025 Budget
  10. European Commission's DG MARE Officials Meet with Minister of Fisheries to Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries
  11. CeyFish Stalls to be Established in SATHOSA Outlets Across Sri Lanka - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  12. Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage Conducts Inspection Visit to Devinuwara Fishing Harbour.
  13. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage, Conducts Inspection Visit to Mirissa Fishing Harbour
  14. "Fisheries Minister and Japanese Ambassador Discuss Progress on Grant-Funded Projects"
  15. "Sri Lanka and Pakistan Explore New Horizons in Fisheries Sector Collaboration"
  16. "Fisheries Minister and U.S. Ambassador Discuss Key Steps to Combat Drug Smuggling and Improve Aquaculture"
  17. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  18. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Brings to the Attention of the Acting French Ambassador the Resumption of the Suspended Fisheries Harbour Development Project
  19. Sri Lanka and Vietnam Strengthen Maritime and Fisheries Cooperation
  20. “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
  21. Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing Sri Lanka's Shrimp Industry
  22. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Meets with Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources
  23. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Meets H.E Ms. May-Elin Stener, Norwegian Ambassador
  24. New secretary appointed to Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
  25. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage assumes duties
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