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Chairman Mr.Kithsiri Dharmapriya states that the National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) has successfully stocked 18 million fish fry in seasonal and permanent reservoirs across the island in the last four months.

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A special discussion was held on yesterday (8th of May,2025) at the premises of the Ministry of Fisheries between a delegation from the Chinese government, including the Mayor of Yantai City of Shandong Province in China, Mr. Zheng Deyan, the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Deputy Minister Mr. Rathna Gamage, the Secretary to the Ministry and the Heads of all the institutions under the Ministry.

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A meeting between the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Mr. Rathna Gamage, and a group of South Korean investors was held at the Ministry premises today (8th of May 2025). The main objective of the meeting was to expand cooperation in the fisheries and aquatic resources sector between Sri Lanka and South Korea.

  1. 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.
  2. Canned fish produced in Sri Lanka to be exported for the first time.
  3. Largest fishing vessel of Sri Lanka launched at Dikovita
  4. 60,000 fish fry released into Koggala Lagoon
  5. “A program to boost the fisheries industry jointly with the Ministry of Fisheries and Provincial Ministries of Fisheries”
  6. Unprecedented Allocation for Fisheries Sector: Rs. 11.4 Billion with 62.85% Growth in 2025 Budget
  7. European Commission's DG MARE Officials Meet with Minister of Fisheries to Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Fisheries
  8. CeyFish Stalls to be Established in SATHOSA Outlets Across Sri Lanka - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  9. Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage Conducts Inspection Visit to Devinuwara Fishing Harbour.
  10. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage, Conducts Inspection Visit to Mirissa Fishing Harbour
  11. "Fisheries Minister and Japanese Ambassador Discuss Progress on Grant-Funded Projects"
  12. "Sri Lanka and Pakistan Explore New Horizons in Fisheries Sector Collaboration"
  13. "Fisheries Minister and U.S. Ambassador Discuss Key Steps to Combat Drug Smuggling and Improve Aquaculture"
  14. Sri Lanka and Maldives Discuss Strengthening Fisheries Collaboration
  15. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Brings to the Attention of the Acting French Ambassador the Resumption of the Suspended Fisheries Harbour Development Project
  16. Sri Lanka and Vietnam Strengthen Maritime and Fisheries Cooperation
  17. “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
  18. Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing Sri Lanka's Shrimp Industry
  19. Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Meets with Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources
  20. Ramalingam Chandrasekar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Meets H.E Ms. May-Elin Stener, Norwegian Ambassador
  21. New secretary appointed to Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
  22. Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rathna Gamage assumes duties
  23. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Ocean Resources, Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekhar’s congratulatory message on World Fisheries Day- 2024
  24. Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar assumes duties
  25. India - Sri Lanka hold fresh talks to prevent illegal fishing activities in Sri Lankan waters by Indian fishing vessels
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