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President implores Fisheries Sector to work towards new ideals

The President of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed implored the fisheries sector and related local authorities to work towards a new ideal, in his address on the occasion of the National Fishermen’s Day.

In his address, he said that the Maldivian fishermen should be able to follow natural patterns and make use of technology to locate fish resources and that there is nothing stopping local fishermen from making the country renowned for its fisheries.

He also said that the government has to promote and facilitate the local fisheries sector and said that the government would perform its role in furthering the sector. He said that the government aims to make the domestic fish exports unique products and have the local fisheries industry become price setters rather than price takers, and further the income of the citizens, through sound policy implementation.

President Nasheed assured that the fruit of government’s labors will be delivered promptly, and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to stakeholders in the domestic fisheries sector.

Source: Miadhu News