The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources says that steps will be taken to return the Indian fishing vessels to by next Tuesday.

Fisheries Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said that seventy Indian fishermen are being held in custody in Sri Lanka.

He also added that forty Sri Lankan fishermen  remain under the custody of Indian authorities.

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