The session, themed “Healthier Aquatic Environment for the Economic Growth” touched a wide range of fields associated with the fisheries sector.

Ambassador Yi Xianliang addressing the occasion assured for further technical assistance and funds from the Chinese government to uplift the fisheries sector in Sri Lanka.

The world sea food consumption remained at 140.3 millions of metric tons in 2007 and is expected as 186 millions of metric tons by 2030.

According to the Dr.Rohana Subhasinghe, the Asian seafood productions have a good demand around the world and, he as a proposal suggested the sustainable management of the this ocean resource.

Chaiman of the Nara Dr.Anil Premarathne, Director General B.C.W.Iddamalgoda, and Dr.Thilak Dharmarathne were also participated.