Engineer Hazem El-Ashmouni, Governor of Al-Sharkia, affirmed that developing fisheries is a fundamental pillar for supporting the local economy, improving the livelihoods of fishermen and providing a safe food source for citizens. He emphasized the continued cooperation with relevant authorities to implement plans for developing fish stocks and preserving the governorate's fish resources.

The governorate continues to implement plans to support and develop fisheries to increase the fish stocks, maintain the ecological balance in waterways and enhance the fish production to achieve sustainable development.