India, Sri Lanka to settle fisherman issues through JWG

Q.  India and which other country has set up JWG on fishermen issues?
- Published on 07 Nov 16

a. Bangladesh
b. Burma
c. Bhutan
d. Sri Lanka

ANSWER: Sri Lanka
 
India, Sri Lanka to settle fisherman issues through JWGIndia and Sri Lanka have taken the decision to work towards ending bottom trawling by Indian fisherman, setting up procedures to repatriate arrested fishermen and patrolling together.
  • Agreement was signed by MEA Union Minister Sushma Swaraj and Sri Lankan counterpart Mangala Samaraweera.
  • A JWG and ministerial meeting every few months has been set up as well.
  • The agreement involves a JWG comprising MEA reps, coast guards and navies of both countries.
  • Coast guards of the two countries will set up hotlines for instant communication.
  • The JWG will focus on expediting the transition towards the ending of practice of bottom trawling at the earliest, working out modalities for SOP for handing over apprehended fishermen.
  • This is essential for ascertaining possibilities for cooperation on patrolling.
  • Fisherman associations of the two nations will meet regularly every six months as well.

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