India reiterates its call for an early meeting with Sri Lanka's fishermen's associations to discuss issues concerning the two fishing communities. The Indian delegation stressed the need for upholding established understandings and modalities on issues related to the fishermen, emphasizing the importance of addressing their livelihood concerns on both sides.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar urging to convene the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group to prevent further arrests of the fishermen and also requested to secure the release of all the fishermen and their fishing boats under the custody of Sri Lankan authorities. 203 fishermen and 27 boats apprehended …