Dhaka, Colombo to ink MoU on fishery sector development
DHAKA, Bangladesh, May 19 (BSS)- Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) soon on the development of the fishery sector.
The issue was discussed when Sri Lankan High Commissioner Vadivel Krishnamoorthy called on Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Abdul Latif Biswas at his office here today.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have already reached a consensus on the aspects of the MoU that include exchange of experiences and technology between the two countries on preservation and extracting fishery resources.
The minister expressed his interest to know the Sri Lankan experiences in rehabilitating the marginal farmers during the post-tsunami period.
“The people and fishermen community of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka suffered a huge loss due to the tsunami and both countries could share experiences in their rehabilitation,” he said.
The Sri Lankan high commissioner assured Bangladesh of providing full cooperation to this end.
He also agreed on exchanging experiences and animals with Bangladesh for the development of zoo management and raising the number of the animals.
Krishnamoorthy apprised the minister of the possible visit of the Sri Lankan president to Bangladesh.
Terming Sri Lanka as a long-tested friendly country of Bangladesh, the minister said both countries staying on the same platform have been cooperating with each other on various bilateral, regional and international issues.
He informed the high commissioner that Bangladesh has been eagerly waiting to warmly welcome the Sri Lankan president.
