The European Union (EU) Thursday said the ban on fish import from Sri Lanka has not been lifted.
The ban came into force Jan 14, Xinhua reported.
The European Commission (EC) held very constructive meetings last week with Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera in Brussels on the issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU), the EU office in Colombo said.
The EU said it was agreed that Sri Lanka would take a range of measures to strengthen management and control of its fisheries sector.
"Once the EC is satisfied that these measures have been taken by Sri Lanka, it would propose the lifting of the fisheries trade measures to the EU member states. Until then, the fisheries ban stays in place," the EU said.
The EU noted that it takes the global problem of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing very seriously, and it encourages others to do the same.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app