President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu held a meeting today with senior officials of the state fisheries company (MIFCO).
According to the President's Office, the meeting held today at the Kooddoo Fisheries Complex (KFC) mainly discussed ensuring that fishermen receive payment for fish purchased by MIFCO within 48 hours, reducing the price of diesel, and generally strengthening the management of MIFCO. Following this meeting, the President inspected the progress of the ongoing development project in Kooddoo and inquired about the details.
The President visited the fishing vessels docked at Kooddoo to weigh fish and met with the fishermen on board. During the meeting, the positive impact on the livelihoods of fishermen due to MIFCO releasing payments for purchased fish within 48 hours was highlighted. Furthermore, the fishermen expressed their satisfaction that the government has fulfilled its pledge to release payments within 48 hours.
