India-Sri Lanka ferry service: 'Embarking new diplomatic chapter,' says PM Modi

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Sri Lanka flagged off on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that we are embarking on a new chapter in the diplomatic and economic relations between India and Sri Lanka. PM Modi said, “We are embarking on a new chapter in the diplomatic and economic relations between India and Sri Lanka.

The launch of a ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanturai is an important milestone in strengthening our relations." Modi further stressed that the ferry services between India and Sri Lanka will enhance connectivity, promote trade and reinforce the longstanding bonds between our nations. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said, “This is an important step in increasing the connectivity between India and Sri Lanka...The connectivity between the two countries was disrupted due to the war in the north and now peace has returned and we can reestablish the connectivity, I discussed this with PM Modi and I must thank him and the Indian shipping corporation for the role they have played in reestablishing this connectivity" According to a press release issued by the High Commission of India, Colombo, “The discussions on strengthening connectivity and resumption of ferry services between the two countries were held virtually by the India-Sri Lanka Joint Committee on July 14 this year." Also Read: Tamil Nadu-Sri Lanka Ferry service to commence tomorrow.

Check ticket prices, inaugural offers, and more The India-Sri Lanka Joint Committee was formed as a part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Passenger Transportation by Sea. The productive discussions focused on the resumption of ferry services between the two countries connecting mutually agreed points.