The Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lanka’s Ports and Civil Aviation Minister, Anura Karunathilake, during the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.

Both leaders discussed the possibility of expanding India-Sri Lanka maritime connectivity by launching a new route between Rameshwaram and Talaimannar.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways informed, “A bilateral meeting was held between Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister for PS&W and Mr Anura Karunathilake, Hon’ble Minister of Ports & Civil Aviation, Sri Lanka, at the India Maritime Week 2025. The discussions focused on enhancing maritime connectivity through the ongoing India-Sri Lanka ferry service and exploring the possibility of launching a new

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