Gov. says it happy with Tamil Nadu gesture to release fishermen

The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed its happiness and satisfaction over the decision taken by the Government of Tamil Nadu to release the Sri Lankan fishermen under its custody and their boats before Christmas.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa during his discussions in Kathmandu on the sidelines of the 18th SAARC Summit in November 2014,  requested Prime Minister Modi to facilitate the release of the Sri Lankan fishermen in custody in the States of Tamil Nadu and Andra Pradesh.  Information relating to the Sri Lankan fishermen was shared at the time. 
 
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said the state government is prepared to release the Sri Lankan fishermen and boats under its custody before Christmas after completion of formalities and expects the Sri Lankan government to reciprocate the gesture.