Sri Lanka frees over 50 Indian fishermen
15 Jan 2014 5:53 AM IST
Sri Lankan authorities say they have freed 52 Indian fishermen detained for poaching following India’s release of 20 Sri Lankan fishermen, in a sign of easing tensions between the two countries over the contentious issue.
Sri Lankan Fisheries Ministry spokesman Narendra Rajapakse says the fishermen and their boats were released today after India freed the Sri Lankans held in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
The foreign ministry said Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne will visit India on Wednesday for further talks on fishermen held by the two countries.
Sri Lankan Fisheries Ministry spokesman Narendra Rajapakse says the fishermen and their boats were released today after India freed the Sri Lankans held in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.
The foreign ministry said Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne will visit India on Wednesday for further talks on fishermen held by the two countries.
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