Observe restraint while dealing with fishermen: India to Lanka
May 17, 2011 12:14 am
New Delhi, May 16 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna today asked Sri Lanka to observe “restraint” while dealing with Indian fishermen who stray into its waters during talks with his counterpart G.L. Peiris, who is here to explain his country’s position on a UN report accusing it of “war crimes”.
During a meeting, Krishna and Peiris, here on a three-day visit, discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Official sources said Krishna conveyed to Peiris that safety of Indian fishermen was of utmost importance and Sri Lanka should restrain from using force on them if they stray into the country’s waters.
Ahead of Peiris’ visit, reports from Colombo had indicated that he would be here to discuss the report by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s expert panel and lobby for India’s support. However, there was no official word on what transpired at the meeting.
