Indo-lanka Ties

India and Sri Lanka on Friday reviewed the progress made in their bilateral ties discussing various issues including that of fishermen, a major irritant in the relations, as the two countries signed MoUs in education and health sectors.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Colombo today on a two-day visit to hold talks with the top Sri Lankan leadership during which the issues of fishermen and Tamils' rights are likely to figure prominently.

In a goodwill gesture ahead of the Pongal festival, Sri Lanka on Thursday decided to release 104 Indian fishermen arrested by the country's navy for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters.

As part of its efforts to assist Sri Lanka in developing human resources, India today announced a massive expansion of its educational assistance provided to students in this country at a cost of Rs 100 crore by increasing slots in various academic courses.

India and Sri Lanka on Friday reviewed the progress made in their bilateral ties discussing various issues including that of fishermen, a major irritant in the relations, as the two countries signed MoUs in education and health sectors.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Colombo today on a two-day visit to hold talks with the top Sri Lankan leadership during which the issues of fishermen and Tamils' rights are likely to figure prominently.

In a goodwill gesture ahead of the Pongal festival, Sri Lanka on Thursday decided to release 104 Indian fishermen arrested by the country's navy for allegedly poaching in the country's territorial waters.

As part of its efforts to assist Sri Lanka in developing human resources, India today announced a massive expansion of its educational assistance provided to students in this country at a cost of Rs 100 crore by increasing slots in various academic courses.