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The Hon. Ajith Gihan

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Puttalam· 25 September 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Answers to Questions

AgricultureForeign Affairs
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Hon. Ajith Gihan raised concerns that EU and Western market restrictions could increase shrimp re-exports through Sri Lanka, creating risks of disease entering local aquaculture zones and damaging Sri Lanka’s export reputation if products are sold under the Sri Lankan name. He also asked how the Government would prevent imported shrimp from entering the domestic market and depressing prices for local producers.

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¶ 01 First supplementary: EU and Western market restrictions could drive more re-export via Sri Lanka, risking introduction of diseases to our aquaculture zones and reputational harm if exported under the Sri Lankan name. Also, imported shrimp could depress local prices if it enters the domestic market. How are these risks addressed?

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Hansard, Thursday, 25 September 2025 ·No. 1759483897051145 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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