Source: Sunday Observer
The foundation for tuna fish canning factory projects will be laid before the end of this year, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Dr. Rajitha Senaratne to the Southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu said. He said discussions have been held with an Italian company and with John Keells Holdings for collaboration. Successful discussions have also been held with a Taiwanese company engaged in tuna fishing on having their fish harvest sold to Sri Lanka instead of Thailand, Minister Senaratne said.