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The American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Julie Chang met the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda at the Ministry of Fisheries office on 29.11.2023.

Mr. Douglas Devananda stated that he had brought up all of the concerns with the fisheries community including the shortage of fuel for fishermen and the rise in fishing equipment costs, to Honorable President Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, and that the president would address them expeditiously.

Due to the existence of a suitable environment for the cultivation of sea plants on the coast of Sri Lanka, many foreign investors are showing more interest in investing in this sector.
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