PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(24 February 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with the Sri Lankan Government on the ongoing arrests of Tamil fishermen.
Asked by:
Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
A long-term solution is needed to resolve the complex issue regarding Indian fisherman from Tamil Nadu in Sri Lankan waters. We welcome recent discussions on fisherman rights between the Sri Lankan President, Dissanayake, and Indian Prime Minister, Modi, during a visit to India in December 2024. The UK Government continues to closely monitor developments.
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