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more-inIndia will remain engaged with Sri Lanka for the release of the Indian fishermen and their boats in the custody of the authorities there, Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj assured a delegation of fishermen from Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. Tuesday’s meeting is significant, as it is the first time that fishermen from Tamil Nadu themselves presented their case to Ms.
Swaraj. Ms Swaraj assured the delegation of support in developing more sustainable fishing practices. Also Read ‘Retrieval of Katchatheevu will help find a lasting solution to fishermen issue’“External Affairs Minister assured the fishermen that the government will remain closely engaged with the Sri Lankan government to secure the release of all Indian boats and fishermen currently in Sri Lankan custody,” said an official source. After the death of the fisherman, Sri Lanka assured India of carrying out an investigation into the incident..