Sri Lanka reiterates continued commitment to the conservation of marine resources
Sri Lanka's Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera Thursday reiterated the Sri Lankan government's continued commitment to the conservation of marine resources and sustainable industries associated with it.
Speaking at the Regional Symposium on Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Blue SDG 14) held today Minister Samaraweera noted that being an island nation, Sri Lanka owes much to its oceans, as it has become indispensable for industries such as fishing, tourism, and maritime transportation.
The regional symposium was organized by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development of Sri Lanka in co-operation with the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and the Norwegian Embassy in Colombo about "SDG 14 - Life Below Water"
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