Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- He was speaking at the Aqua Planet Sri Lanka -2025 International Exhibition launch at the Lotus Tower premises in Colombo.

"The fisheries industry should be improved. Modern technologies should be absorbed. Innovative ideas have come. Investment opportunities should be created. Relevant educational opportunities and extensive knowledge about research should be gained".

"We should move towards the blue economy. For the first time, Rs.100 million has been allocated from the budget for this. This fund has been allocated for the initial phase of the project. The relevant work will begin next year.

There is marine resource throughout the country. However, the export income is not satisfactory. Therefore, steps are bein...