Context
Indian fishermen have recently been caught by the Sri Lankan navy for entering into its territory.
Background
Analysis
What is Kachchatheevu island?
The Church About 4,000 devotees from Rameswaram visit the 110-year-old St Anthony’s Church on the island every year on average. |
Why the island is the bone of contention?
How Tamil Nadu reacted?
Tamil Nadu Marine Fisheries Regulation Act, 1983
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Why Indian fishermen are there even after the agreement?
The another agreement
What are the points of conflicts?
Why India and Sri Lanka are important to each other?
For India
For Sri Lanka
Challenges in India – Sri Lanka relationship
Apart from the recent issues discussed above, there are few long term issues between two nations that need a relook. These issues are-
Way forward
The diversity in India Sri Lanka relations are a reflection of deep ties between the two. While some hurdles appear time and again, the mutual relationship should continue to grow in the interest of each other.
Verifying, please be patient.