NewsTurkey has agreed to offer support in developing the Marine University of Sri Lanka in equipping the Sri Lankan youth with skills and knowledge related to fisheries industry, Fisheries ministry said. Mrs. Nezaket Emine Atasoy, Turkish-Industrialists Business Women and Businessmen's Confederation and Turkey Confederations Community Chairperson said during her discussion with State Minister of Fisheries and State Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training, at the Ministry of Skills development and Vocational Training where she was briefed on the leading role played by the Marine University in bestowing Sri Lankan fisheries with professionals and experts of the field. Mrs. Nezaket Emine Atasoy mentioned that Turkey will be extending knowledge, technology and other facilities in developing Sri Lankan fisheries and a establish a fellowship scheme in a Turkish university for the Sri Lankan youth to engage in higher studies in fisheries.

Source: Sunday Times November 16, 2016 09:04 UTC