Japan Boosts Support for Inland Fisheries Development in Sri Lanka with US$3 Million Grant

On 25th April, The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce a significant milestone in the partnership between Japan and Sri Lanka with the launch of the project, "Development of Self-sustained Culture-based Inland Fisheries to ensure Food and Nutritional Security and Livelihood Improvements in Rural Communities in Sri Lanka.”
 
In collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Japanese Government has allocated a grant of US$3 million to strengthen inland fisheries and improve rural livelihoods in Sri Lanka. This initiative underscores Japan's unwavering commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's fisheries sector, extending beyond maritime fisheries to bolster inland fisheries development.

In his speech, Ambassador MIZUKOSHI highlighted Japan's enduring commitment to this partnership, stating, " Japan and Sri Lanka, both island nations, share a deep-rooted appreciation for the importance of fisheries in our economies and cultures. Recognizing this shared significance, Japan has been steadfast in its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's fisheries development."
 

With FAO's commitment to successful implementation, the project is poised to create lasting positive impacts on food security, livelihoods, and resilience in Sri Lanka's rural communities. Japan reaffirms its dedication to supporting Sri Lanka's fisheries sector, striving for a future where rural communities prosper, and the fisheries industry thrives.With FAO's commitment to successful implementation, the project is poised to create lasting positive impacts on food security, livelihoods, and resilience in Sri Lanka's rural communities. Japan reaffirms its dedication to supporting Sri Lanka's fisheries sector, striving for a future where rural communities prosper, and the fisheries industry thrives.