EDB kicks off Advisory Committee on Ornamental Fish Exports Source:-www.ft.lk The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Advisory Committee on Ornamental Fish Exports was inaugurated on 12 October and the first meeting was held via Zoom under the patronage of Trade Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardane. Addressing the inauguration, the Minister stressed the importance of focusing on non-traditional export sectors such as Ornamental Fish to increase the country’s export income, as the export basket is currently dominated by few commodities. “In the capacity of Trade Minister, I am prepared to listen to the views of the members of the advisory committee, and submit viable proposals to the Cabinet to implement the necessary programmes and activities in order to uplift the ornamental fish export sector,” Gunawardane said.  He also pledged the fullest cooperation and assistance of the Government to develop the industry during the discussion. Sathyendran Wijayapura and Menaka Dissanaike were unanimously ...

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