Lankan fishermen held in Maldivian waters to return today

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Lankan fishermen held in Maldivian waters to return today

Apr 11, 201909:19 AM

Twenty-one Sri Lankan fishermen, who were detained by the Maldivian authorities, have been released and they are slated to return to the country today (11).

State Minister of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development Dilip Wedaarachchi stated that these fishermen will reach Sri Lanka tonight (11).

Two multi-day trawlers carrying 21 fishermen had left the island on February 28th and were detained for trespassing into the Maldivian waters.

The detained fishermen were released as a result of the diplomatic discussions held in this regard.

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