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Fish Processing to Move Towards 35 Percent Renewable Energy; Will Seek to ‘Add Value’ to Exports: Minister Shiyam

Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam said the administration will convert 35 percent of the energy used in fish processing to renewable sources within its five-year term, speaking at the 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Conference and Exhibition (TUNA 2024) in Bangkok. He said the government is building and upgrading processing factories across the country to add value to exports rather than exporting fresh fish only.

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    Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam spoke at the opening session of the 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference and Exhibition. Bangkok, Thailand on Monday, 20 May 2024 only Maldives Republic Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam speaks at the opening session of the 18th INFOFISH World Tuna Trade Conference and Exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, 20 May 2024.

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  • The sea is the lifeblood of the Maldives. It is the lifeline of the people. It is also linked to the country's survival, life and culture. We have a huge responsibility for making fisheries sustainable

    Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • We want to ensure that instead of Maldives being just an exporter of fresh fish, that we add value to our products. The administration is prioritising infrastructure to increase exports to new markets and creating new employment opportunit…

    Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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Fish Processing to Move Towards 35 Percent Renewable Energy; Will Seek to ‘Add Value’ to Exports: Minister Shiyam

more than 100,000 tonnes skipjack tuna exported annually

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  • more than 100,000 tonnes skipjack tuna exported annually Maldives Republic The Maldives exports more than 100,000 tonnes of skipjack tuna annually, of which more than 60 percent is exported for processing; something the current administration aims to change, the Fisheries Minister said.

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  • more than 60 percent share of skipjack tuna exports sent for processing Maldives Republic The Maldives exports more than 100,000 tonnes of skipjack tuna annually, of which more than 60 percent is exported for processing; something the current administration aims to change, the Fisheries Minister said.

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