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Jaishankar weighs in on Katchatheevu row

PTI

Mid-Day
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By Sanjana Deshpande
Published Apr 01, 2024

EAM S Jaishankar alleged indifference from Congress prime ministers towards Katchatheevu island during a press conference on Monday.

Jaishankar asserted that the Katchatheevu row has been a persistent concern as BJP & Congress, DMK traded barbs over the issue.

Criticising parties for raising issue now, Jaishankar claimed they were complicit 1974 agreement with Lanka, which led to ongoing disputes over fishing rights

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Over two decades, thousands of Indian fishermen have faced detention and vessel seizures by Sri Lanka; Modi govt is prioritising their release, Jaishankar said.

Jaishankar stressed on need for dialogue with Sri Lankan govt to address the longstanding issue & find a mutually beneficial solution for Indian fishermen.

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