March 30, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has taken a significant step in the fisheries sector with the dispatch of its first-ever export consignment of locally manufactured canned fish.
The landmark event took place at the Ocean Food factory premises in Madurankuliya, where the inaugural shipment was officially flagged off.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources, and Ocean Resources Development, Ratna Gamage, who hailed the achievement as a milestone in Sri Lanka’s efforts to expand its seafood exports.
This initial batch is destined for the United Arab Emirates, marking the country’s entry into the global canned fish market.
According to the Government Information Department, this export initiative reflects the growing capacity of Sri Lanka’s fisheries industry to meet international standards.
Officials expressed optimism that this breakthrough would pave the way for further exports to other international markets, bolstering the nation’s economy and creating new opportunities for local producers.
