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flag India and Sri Lanka discuss resolving fishermen disputes via international law and cooperation.

flag India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s support for Sri Lanka’s development under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy. flag The leaders discussed bilateral ties and regional cooperation, with Premadasa urging a lawful, sustainable framework to resolve the long-standing fishermen dispute. flag He called for cooperation based on international law, particularly UNCLOS, to address illegal fishing and maritime boundary issues in the Palk Strait, emphasizing the need to balance fishermen’s livelihoods with legal compliance. flag Past incidents involving arrests and naval tensions remain a concern, and both countries continue diplomatic efforts to find a lasting solution, with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya noting ongoing talks.

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