President visits Fisheries Expo 2022, launches new products

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Sunday, visited the Fisheries Expo 2022 held by the Fisheries Ministry in GDh. Faresmaathodaa as part of the 42nd Fisherman's Day celebrations.

The expo was held from December 9-11 at the Faresmaathodaa harbor area.

President Solih, who is in Faresmaathodaa to join Fishermen’s Day celebrations, visited the expo Sunday afternoon.

According to the President’s Office, he visited the stands at the expo and inquired about the products and services on display.

He also launched some new products introduced by the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) and Horizon Fisheries.

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), Horizon Fisheries, Ensis Group, Seagull Group, Pressure Tech Maldives, Big Fish Maldives, Ooreedoo Maldives, Nooraajje, and the Faresmaathoda Council each had a stand at the expo.

After his visit to the expo, President Solih attended a fish-filleting competition, also held as part of Fishermen's Day celebrations, featuring 12 contenders; eight women and four men.

A number of activities are being held on Faresmaathodaa as part of Fishermen's Day celebrations.

The official function to mark the occasion will be held later Sunday evening.