Minister meets Northern fishermen

Monday, 11 January 2016 - 9:55

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Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera yesterday (Sunday 10) met fishermen in the North and discusses their concerns.

Among the issues discussed was the impact on Northern fishermen as a result of Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

Amaraweera assured the Northern fishermen that Sri Lanka will discuss a solution with India on the issue of Indians poaching in Sri Lankan waters.

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