At the joint press statement with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, PM Narendra Modi says,
"We completely agree that our security interests are interlinked. We have decided to finalise the Defence Cooperation Agreement soon. Cooperation on hydrography has also been agreed upon. We believe that the Colombo Security Conclave is an important platform for regional peace, security and development.
Under this, cooperation will be enhanced on topics like maritime security, counter-terrorism, cyber-security, fight against smuggling and organised crime, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The people-to-people relations between India and Sri Lanka are linked to our civilisations."
At the joint press statement with PM Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says,
"We also want to find a durable and sustainable solution to the fishermen's issue that has become a plague for both our countries.
There are bottom trawling systems being adopted by the fishermen in that area and that needs to be put an end to because that will spell doom to this industry."
"I welcome President Dissanayake. We are happy that as President, you chose India for your first foreign visit. Today's visit is has brought a new momentum and energy to our relationship," Modi said.
He further said:
"We have adopted a futuristic vision for our partnership. We have emphasized on investment-led growth and connectivity in our economic partnership".
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