Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Sri Lanka and India have initiated talks to find a permanent solution to the longstanding issue of Indian fishermen, encroaching into Sri Lankan waters.

This follows a high-level meeting between the Chief of Staff of the President, Sagala Ratnayaka and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha last week.

The decision comes amid ongoing tensions, with Sri Lankan fishermen protesting against the activities of Indian vessels entering their territorial waters and employing unauthorised methods such as bottom trawling.

One hundred and seventy Indian fishermen have been detained by the Sri Lankan Navy due to these violations, with some already facing legal action in Sri Lankan courts. This has led to protests and hunger stri...