New
Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Defence Minister AK Antony has said that New Delhi
attaches the highest importance to the safety, security and welfare of Indian
fishermen and has consistently through diplomatic channels taken up issues
relating to incidents of attack on the former with Colombo.
“Government
of India attaches the highest importance to the safety, security and welfare of
Indian fishermen and has consistently taken up issues relating to incidents of
attack on Indian fishermen with the Government of Sri Lanka, through diplomatic
channels,” said Antony in a written reply to ShriSivasmi Cin in Lok Sabha
today.
“After
implementing mutually agreed arrangements, the incidents of attack and
apprehension of bonafide Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan authorities, have significantly
come down. It has also been agreed to enhance cooperation to allow both
countries to pursue their fishing activity in a safe, secure and sustainable
manner,” he added.
Antony
further said India continues to remain engaged with Colombo to ensure that
fishermen on both sides can pursue their livelihood in a safe, secure and
sustainable manner. (ANI)
