(a) whether the Government has arranged a meeting between the representatives of
Fishermen Associations from India and Sri Lanka;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
(c) if not, the time by which such a meeting will be convened?
(a) whether the Government has arranged a meeting between the representatives of
Fishermen Associations from India and Sri Lanka;
(b) if so, the details and the outcome thereof; and
(c) if not, the time by which such a meeting will be convened?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI PRENEET KAUR)
(a) to (c) During the 4th meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries
on 13-14 January 2013, both aides agreed to encourage a continued dialogue process between the
fishermen’s communities of the two countries through regular meetings. In this context,
Government has approached the Government of Tamil Nadu to indicate dates for the meeting at
the earliest.
Government continues to remain engaged with the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure that
fishermen on both sides can continue to pursue their livelihood in a safe, secure and
sustainable manner.