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"Our goal is a tomorrow of prosperity and respect for the fishing community “

WhatsApp Image 2025 12 31 at 15.40.27Issuing his New Year message, the Minister emphasized that recovery does not merely mean returning to the previous situation, but moving towards a stronger, more resilient and improved future.

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A special discussion was held between the Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Matthew Duckworth, and the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekhar, regarding the Australian Government’s support for the reconstruction of Sri Lanka’s fisheries sector, which was affected by the recent floods.

  1. Merry Christmas filled with peace, love and new hopes!
  2. Christmas brings the great message of love, peace and national unity – Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekhar
  3. Flood damage to fisheries sector exceeds Rs 7650 million; Minister Chandrasekar outlines comprehensive recovery plan to rebuild industry
  4. JICA Pledges Support to Rebuild Fisheries Sector After Disaster!
  5. Full support of the Government to revive flood-ravaged ornamental fish industry - Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage
  6. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage launches a comprehensive plan to rebuild flood-ravaged Chilaw shrimp industry
  7. Chinese Technical Assistance for Value-Added Fish Exports: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage Meets Shenzhen Representatives
  8. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage orders to provide immediate relief for flood-affected employees and infrastructure of Ceylon fisheries corporation.
  9. Floods damage 15 fish processing factories: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage promises immediate relief to exporters
  10. Relief measures for the affected people
  11. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage directs fishing boats for flood relief operations
  12. All 5 missing fishermen successfully rescued; Deputy Minister requests the fishing community again to refrain from going to sea
  13. Fishermen should refrain from going to sea: Ministry of Fisheries issues an emergency warning on inclement weather! The seriousness of the situation is confirmed by the capsizing of a vessel at Valachchenai Harbour, leaving a fisherman missing!
  14. “Aqua Planet Sri Lanka – 2025” organized on the occasion of World Fisheries Day
  15. Foundation laid for a blue economy programme
  16. New pension scheme for fishermen
  17. Aqua Planet Sri Lanka - International Expo 2025 Commences - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
  18. Sri Lanka Hosts Two Key Workshops Ahead of World Fisheries Day 2025
  19. Meeting between Chinese delegation and Fisheries Minister
  20. Sign the MOU for the establishment of modern Marine Radio Communication and Emergency Response Units (MRCU) at the fishing ports
  21. An information system for the shrimp industry is launched
  22. Key discussion with World Bank – Wageningen University on development of cold chain (frozen and deep-frozen fish products) in Sri Lankan fisheries sector.
  23. 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.
  24. Discussions to strengthen maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia
  25. Discussion on the progress, challenges and future opportunities of the aquatic plant tissue culture and export sector

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