Deputy President Danny Faure meets Minister Rajitha :

Seychelles requests help to develop fisheries industries

Over 3,000 Sri Lankan workers work in Seychelles helping to uplift the country's economy. They are a great resource to Seychelles.

Sri Lankan teachers working in Seychelles render a dedicated service to make the future of Seychelles bright, Seychelles Deputy President Danny Faure said.

The Deputy President who met Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne during an official visit to Seychelles recently, invited the Sri Lankan government to build a close ties with Seychelles.

“I believe that it will be a great support for the development of both countries. I have been informed about the development of the fisheries sector in Sri Lanka and request help from Sri Lanka to develop our fisheries industry, ” Faure said.

He said Sri Lanka has a good knowledge on maritime and marine affairs.

“Sri Lanka has the ability to train our fishermen while providing knowledge,” Faure said.

“The Sri Lankan government is willing to help Seychelles in the fisheries industry. President Mahinda Rajapaksa has guided us to grant new vessels produced by Cey-nor Foundation to Seychelles. We also have the ability to train your fishermen,” the minister said.

“We hope to make arrangements to commence these projects soon,” Dr Senaratne said.

Seychelles Industrial and Natural Resources Minister Peter Sinon, Minister's General Secretary Michel Nalletamby, Seychells Fisheries Authority chairman Philippe Michaud and Executive Officer Finseley Racombo were also present.