Due to the Reforms implemented on Sri Lanka's Fisheries Governance System successfully the European Union has today(21) lifted the fish export ban imposed in Sri Lanka since 2012 the Union has announced.
By announcing it's decision the European Union has stated that after a lengthy dialogue process Sri Lanka has managed to reform it's Fisheries Governance System successfully.
Sri Lanka has amended it's legal framework on illegal fishing activities ,strengthen it's sanctions and improved fleet control following the fish export ban imposed on the country by European Union it has stated.
With the decision taken by European Union today Sri Lanka will join the growing list of countries namely Papua New Guniea ,Philiphines,Korea,Fiji,Panama ,Belize,Togo,Vanuatu and Ghana which reformed their fisheries governance systems the European Union has revealed,
Sri Lanka was previously the second largest exporter of Fresh Swordfish(Kelawalla) and Tuna(Balaya) to the European Union Countries and Sri Lanka's fish mainly imported by Netherlands,Germany,France,United Kingdom and Italy.
Meanwhile the European Unions's Fisheries Council is due to review European Union decision on lifting he fish export ban imposed on Sri Lanka during their next meeting it has been reported.
The Sri Lankan Minister Of Fisheries And Aquatic Resources Mahinda Amaraweera too announced this evening on the decision taken by European Union to lift Sri Lanka's fish export ban to european countries.Earlier the Media Coordinating Officer of the Minister has issued three different media statements on Tuesday regarding the European Union's decision.
The Former Crimes OIC of Narahenpita Police Sumith Perera who was arrested yesterday(20) over hiding evidence in the murder of former Sri Lankan Rugby Player Wasim Thajudeen has been remanded until 05th of May by the Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Pieris.
