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A special delegation representing the city of Shenzhen, China, held discussions with the Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Hon. Rathna Gamage, on 02nd of  December to discuss on cooperation in improving fisheries export sector of Sri Lanka. The delegation, which came with Tropic Frozen, a leading export company in the country, expressed keen interest in developing value-added fish export products for high-demand markets such as the United States.

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Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage, undertook an inspection tour of the Seeduwa area on 01st of December to personally inspect the damage caused to several major fish processing factories in Sri Lanka due to the recent floods.

  1. Relief measures for the affected people
  2. Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage directs fishing boats for flood relief operations
  3. All 5 missing fishermen successfully rescued; Deputy Minister requests the fishing community again to refrain from going to sea
  4. 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!
  5. “Aqua Planet Sri Lanka – 2025” organized on the occasion of World Fisheries Day
  6. Foundation laid for a blue economy programme
  7. New pension scheme for fishermen
  8. Aqua Planet Sri Lanka - International Expo 2025 Commences - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
  9. Sri Lanka Hosts Two Key Workshops Ahead of World Fisheries Day 2025
  10. Meeting between Chinese delegation and Fisheries Minister
  11. Sign the MOU for the establishment of modern Marine Radio Communication and Emergency Response Units (MRCU) at the fishing ports
  12. An information system for the shrimp industry is launched
  13. Key discussion with World Bank – Wageningen University on development of cold chain (frozen and deep-frozen fish products) in Sri Lankan fisheries sector.
  14. 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.
  15. Discussions to strengthen maritime cooperation between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia
  16. Discussion on the progress, challenges and future opportunities of the aquatic plant tissue culture and export sector
  17. Ornamental fish production to begin in the Northern and Eastern provinces
  18. "A New Boost for the Freshwater Fishing Industry in Sabaragamuwa Province: Deputy Minister Rathna Gamage stressed that a National Plan will be implemented"
  19. Four fishermen who were distressed in international waters were safe; rescue operations underway
  20. Steps to strengthen Sri Lanka-Oman fisheries cooperation: Successful discussion between Minister of Fisheries and Oman Ambassador
  21. Minister’s Deepavali Message
  22. “Aqua Planet 2025” International Exhibition has been Officially Announced, Giving New Life to the Fisheries Sector
  23. Fisheries and Defence Ministries join hands to curb illegal fishing activities in the North-East: Special Action Plan for Joint Operations
  24. Urgent steps to improve fisheries port services: 'Efficient service is our priority' - Minister; 'Visible change in 6 months' - Deputy Minister
  25. Special coordination meeting to resolve Monaragala fishing issues: Attention to extend fishing net casting period in wildlife zones
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