SL not to approach EU against Indian fishermen

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The government will not make any complaint to the European Union (EU) about alleged poaching by Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters, even as it has decided to increase the amount of penalty for violation of fisheries laws in international waters, Cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said.

The Hindu Newspaper quoting the Minister said that the decision of the government has been made as India is a ‘friendly neighbor’.

The EU comes into the picture as it imposed, in January this year, a ban on export of fish and fishery products from Sri Lanka as the country’s fishermen were violating the international laws.

According to an official document, 36 activities were fulfilled by July end and the EU, at a meeting in Brussels to review the progress, had expressed satisfaction but pointed out that the amount of penalties had not been hiked. In September, it also reminded the Ministry for not having raised the amount.

The issue came up before the Cabinet of the Sri Lankan government on Wednesday and it was decided to make the penalty five times the value of fish catch. The penalty would be determined, taking into account the size of vessel too. This would also cover import and export of fish.

On the implication of the decision for alleged poaching by Indian fishermen invariably along the coast of the Northern Province, Dr. Senaratne told The Hindu that this would not be applicable as the fishermen were doing fishing in the “Sri Lankan waters” and the move pertained to the international waters.

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Comments - 7

gayan Sunday, 18 October 2015 01:37 AM

Colony cant complian against new master no.

Sammy Sunday, 18 October 2015 09:54 AM

The ban by EU relates to fishing in International waters and Indians fishing in SL waters is a bilateral issue with India. So what has EU got to do with this?

Abdul Sunday, 18 October 2015 11:51 AM

lets hope indian fishermen will learn about sovereignty of a nation this time.

aja Sunday, 18 October 2015 12:13 PM

Thats the diff between previous now leadership..always back foot now☺

Jehan Sunday, 18 October 2015 04:54 PM

jesus for that we need a government that respect our own sovereignity

Channa Sunday, 18 October 2015 05:11 PM

India is not a friendly neighbor. but always back stab us . India worries about their interests.

lkboy Monday, 19 October 2015 09:31 AM

If this is not relevant to India, then why mention them?

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