Source : NEW INDIAN EXPRESS NEWS
On Modi’s meeting with the Tamil leaders, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister “reaffirmed India’s continuous commitment to work for the well-being of the Sri Lankan Tamil community.”
After the meeting with the Tamil leaders, Modi shared a picture on X, saying: “Meeting with the leaders of Sri Lanka’s Tamil community is always a joy. I expressed my sorrow over the passing of two respected Tamil leaders I knew, R. Sambanthan and Mavai Senathirajah.”
He then added: “I emphasised our unwavering commitment to equality, dignity, and justice for the Tamil community within a united Sri Lanka.” PM Modi also noted the contributions to their social, economic, and cultural progress, highlighting various projects launched during his visit.
The two sides also discussed the issue of Indian fishermen and the need to treat the issue of them straying into Sri Lankan waters on humanitarian ground.
“It is something that has remained a constant feature of discussions at all levels, including the highest levels between the two sides. As the Prime Minister said himself during his remarks, there was emphasis on the need to adopt a humanitarian and constructive approach to cooperation on these issues because these are ultimately issues that impact the livelihood of fishermen on both sides,” Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. Coinciding with the visit of the Prime Minsiter, Sri Lankan authorities have taken a decision to release 11 fishermen.
SOURCE :- NEW INDIAN EXPRESS
