Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, Zaha Waheed has stated that she would like to see Fisheries as a major economic support for the Maldives.

During a meeting held regarding the agricultural division of the Ministry, the Minister noted that several works were carried out this year with regards to agricultural development. As such she noted that most of those works included providing aid to those in the islands.

The Minister further revealed that an Agricultural Strategic Plan has been developed during the year. The plan aims to further develop the agricultural industry of the Maldives.

Minister Zaha asserted that while there were several agricultural islands as of now, they still face various adversaries. Under this, she highlighted that there were no opportunities to properly market their products nor to bring them to retail at reasonable prices.

According to the Minister, several works from the Strategic Action Plan will begin in the current year alongside the formation of a company to develop the sector as well.