Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture on Sunday launched the two-day Fishermen's Forum in reclaimed suburb Hulhumale', as part of its preparatory activities leading up to the Fishermen's Day celebrations on December 10.
މަސްވެރިންގެ ދުވަސް ފާހަގަކުރުމަށް ބާއްވާ މަސްވެރިންގެ ފޯރަމް ހުޅުވުމުގެ ރަސްމިއްޔާތު ފެށިގެން ކުރިޔަށް ދަނީ. މިރަސްމިއްޔާތު ޝަރަފުވެރި ކޮށްދެއްވަނީ މިނިސްޓަރ ޒަހާ ވަޙީދެވެ. #FishermensDay2019 pic.twitter.com/XUUozryljF
— Min. of Fisheries, Marine Resources & Agriculture (@MoFMRAmv) December 8, 2019
According to the Ministry, the main objective of the day is to recognise fishermen, their families and the industry as a whole, for their contributions to advance the sector.
As part of its efforts to celebrate fishermen, the Ministry held a pole and line fishing expedition for youth on Friday, as well as the 'Fisheries Expo'. Moreover, the government, in partnership with the private sector, is preparing to host a fish gutting and fillet competition on Monday.
And that’s a wrap! 🎣
— Bank of Maldives (@bankofmaldives) December 7, 2019
Truly a one of a kind Pole and Line Fishing experience with this amazing group of people and the skilled crew on board. 😄
To all fishermen, the hard work you do is incredible. Wishing you a very happy Fishermen’s Day! 🙌#HingaaMahah @MoFMRAmv pic.twitter.com/wpAz4rmUvD
It’s our pleasure to welcome H. E President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to our stall at the “Fisheries Expo 2019” organized by the @MoFMRAmv as part of Fishermen’s Day celebrations.
— MTCC Plc (@MTCCPlc) December 7, 2019
The expo showcases the new technology, tools and resources in the industry to all stakeholders. pic.twitter.com/lfhtjAVPBo
Although the contributions of the fisheries industry to the GDP of Maldives has declined over the years, the sector remains a major source of employment for Maldivians. Fish products are the main exports of the country.
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