Posted On:
10 FEB 2023 8:01PM by PIB Chennai
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting; Fisheries, Animal husbandry and Dairying Dr L. Murugan said that guided by 'Neighbourhood First' policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is committed to infrastructure development in Sri Lanka and increasing connectivity between the two countries.
The Minister who is on a three-day official tour to Sri Lanka visited Thalaimannar and Kankesanthurai. Both these places in Sri Lanka are key ferry connectivity points to India and the two countries are working towards early resumption of ferry services. Shri Murugan noted that deeper connectivity promotes people to people interactions and commercial and business exchanges .
Shri Murugan who called on his Sri Lankan counterpart Mr. Douglas Devanand discussed issues pertaining to livelihood of fishermen. Minister Murugan reiterated that these issues were essentially a humanitarian one.
Earlier today, he began his engagements by offering prayers at the sacred Thiruketheeswaram Temple, which is an enduring symbol of ties between India and Sri Lanka. The temple trustees recalled with gratitude the generous assistance extended by Indian government towards restoration of the temple to it's glory.
Minister Murugan also distributed dry rations to about 400 needy families in Jaffna and Mannar. He also met State Minister for Rural Economy Mr. Kader Masthan.
Dr L.Murugan will participate in an event organised to dedicate the iconic Jaffna Cultural Center to the people on Saturday.
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