Tiruchirappalli, Aug. 1 -- Emphasising the humanitarian dimensions of cross-border maritime livelihoods, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader and Member of Parliament for Kandy, Rauff Hakeem, called for a permanent and amicable solution to the long-standing fishermen's dispute between India and Sri Lanka.

Interacting with reporters at the Tiruchirappalli International Airport, Rauff Hakeem stated, "This is not just a diplomatic issue between two countries but a livelihood issue affecting fishing communities on both sides. It should be approached on humanitarian grounds, and both sides must arrive at an amicable agreement. We have repeatedly urged that the Tamil Nadu government, with the support of the Union government, engage with Sri...