A ‘Fisheries Expo’ has been hosted to commemorate the National Fishermen’s Day.

An initiative of the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Agriculture, the expo was held in Faresmaathoda island of Gaaf Dhaal atoll as part of the official celebrations held to mark the 42nd fishermen’s day.

It also comes in line with the incumbent administration’s efforts to further develop and promote the fisheries sector.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is in the island to join the festivities of the day, also toured the expo, where he visited the stands and inquired about the products and services featured.

The president launched some new products introduced by the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd. (MIFCO) and Horizon Fisheries.

Stalls at the expo included those by Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC), Horizon Fisheries, Ensis Group, Seagull Group, Pressure Tech Maldives, Big Fish Maldives, Ooredoo Maldives, Noo Raajje, and the Island Council.

Following the expo tour, President Solih attended a fish-filleting competition which featured 12 contestants including eight women and four men.

Several activities are being held on the island as part of the fishermen’s day festivities, including the official ceremony to mark the occasion held on Sunday evening.