Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A discussion has been held on the possibility of expanding India-Sri Lanka maritime connectivity by launching a new route between Rameswaram and Talaimannar.

The discussion was held during a meeting between Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka and India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal during the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.

In a post on X, the Indian Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated, "A bilateral meeting was held between Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon'ble Minister for PS&W and Mr Anura Karunathilake, Hon'ble Minister of Ports & Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka, at the India Maritime Week 2025. The discussions focused on enhancing maritime connectivity...