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Sri Lanka Releases 25 Indian Fishermen During Modi’s Visit

The release highlights a goodwill gesture as both nations agree to intensify talks on resolving the longstanding fishermen dispute in the Palk Strait.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat, in Colombo on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and others during a visit to the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in the city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. (PMO)
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Overview

  • Sri Lanka released 25 Indian fishermen on April 6, 2025, as a goodwill gesture during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, with 11 released earlier in the day and 14 later.
  • The fishermen dispute, a recurring issue in India-Sri Lanka relations, was a central topic during Modi's discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
  • Modi emphasized a 'humane approach' to resolving the issue, which affects the livelihoods of fishing communities in Tamil Nadu and northern Sri Lanka.
  • Both nations agreed to intensify institutional discussions, including the possibility of convening the next round of fishermen's association talks to address maritime boundary violations and detentions.
  • The releases coincided with the launch of India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura, signaling broader cooperation between the two countries beyond the fishermen issue.