Japan to provide technical know-how in fisheries
Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Michihiki Kano
agreed to provide modern technological training for Sri Lankan fisheries
industrialists, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister
Dr.Rajitha Senaratne said.
Minister Senaratne had made an official visit to Japan recently and
met a number of prominent persons including cabinet ministers and Tuna
King Kiyoshi Kiyomura.
According to a spokesman, Minister Senaratne met Japanese Minister
Kano at the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry in Japan, and
discussed strengthening mutual ties.
Minister Kano expressed his pleasure on Sri Lanka's achievements as a
developing country.
He said Japan is ready to grant assistance to development programmes
of Sri Lanka in every field.
He said training will be provided for fisheries industrialists of Sri
Lanka to help develop the industry. Minister Senaratne invited minister
Kano to visit Sri Lanka.
Colombo National Hospital Acting Director Dr.Sujatha Senaratne, Japan
Sri Lanka Counsel General and Japan Sri Lanka Traditional and Trade
Centre Chairman Sunil M. Gamage, General Secretary former MP Kaneko
Zenigiro and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry Media
Secretary Narendra Rajapakse also participated in the meeting. |