April 12, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is preparing to welcome Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on an official visit expected next month, signalling a renewed push to deepen bilateral ties between the two island nations.
Ahead of the visit, Masood Imad met with Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar for discussions focused on expanding cooperation within the fisheries sector. The meeting, held at the Parliament complex, centred on identifying practical avenues for joint ventures and trade growth.
Among the proposals explored was the idea of combining the Maldives’ abundant fresh fish supply with Sri Lanka’s well-established fish processing and canning capabilities, with a view to producing competitive products for both regional and international markets.
The talks also touched on boosting value-added production within Sri Lanka specifically for Maldivian consumers, as well as enhancing technical collaboration and knowledge sharing between the two countries. Officials expressed optimism that these initiatives could pave the way for stronger economic links and greater resilience in the fisheries industry on both sides.