35 million Rufiyaa deposited from pending payments to fishermen

Out of the pending payments owed by the government for fish purchased by MIFCO, 35 million Rufiyaa has been deposited today.

The Fisheries Ministry stated that with the 35 million Rufiyaa deposited by MIFCO today, a total of 105 million Rufiyaa has been deposited including last Wednesday and today, as promised by the government to the fishermen. Furthermore, with the money given today, a total of 561 million Rufiyaa has been disbursed to fishermen since November 17th. The Ministry stated that this amount is calculated including the money given for fuel and ice taken on credit by the fishermen.

The Ministry stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is doing a lot of work through the relevant authorities to pay the outstanding money owed to the fishermen.

On behalf of Keyolha, fishermen, and fishermen's families, we thank the Ministry and MIFCO. The request is to implement these things in accordance with the promises made to the fishermen and to maintain a close relationship in the future.