The Chinese ambassador in Sri Lanka assured this week that further technical assistance and funds will be channeled to uplift the fisheries sector in Sri Lanka.
Ambassador to the People's Republic of China in Sri Lanka Yi Xianliang made this assurance at the Annual scientific session 2016 of the National Aquatic Resource Research and Development Agency (NARA) on Tuesday. The session, themed “Healthier Aquatic Environment for the Economic Growth” touched a wide range of fields associated with the fisheries sector.
The world sea food consumption remained at 140.3 millions of metric tons in 2007 and is expected as 186 millions of metric tons by 2030.
According to the Dr.Rohana Subhasinghe, the Asian seafood productions have a good demand around the world and, he as a proposal suggested the sustainable management of the this ocean resource. Chaiman of the Nara Dr.Anil Premarathne, Director General B.C.W.Iddamalgoda, and Dr.Thilak Dharmarathne were also participated.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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