♤ On the other hand Sri Lankan Fishermen too have been concerned about increasing trawling activities from Indian boats in the region.

♤ The two countries set up a Joint Working Group in November 2016, and India has assured Sri Lanka to phase out bottom trawling.

Map 2.8: Katchatheevu

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