The visiting Sri Lankan minister, however, did not discuss the issue with his counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, but emphasised that it is important to find a solution for the sake of "poor fishermen".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the 1975 Emergency as a "dark phase of Indian history" and announced that June 25 will be commemorated annually as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas to honor those who suffered during that time.
This meeting, which also saw the participation of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, was a key step as the government gears up to present its comprehensive Budget for its third term on July 23.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Manipur and suggested PM Modi to listen to the problems of the state people and said that Congress and INDIA bloc will raise the "need for peace" in Manipur with full force in Parliament.
Leg-break spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who was a part of India's T20 World Cup team was felicitated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday.
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the community event in Vienna on Wednesday, the members of the Indian diaspora shared their profound happiness after the speech.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his excitement after meeting with Nobel Laureate Anton Zeilinger, a renowned expert in quantum mechanics and with four Austrian Indologists in Vienna who have dedicated their work to studying Indian history and culture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the long and significant history and culture of both India and Austria, noting that their historical connection has benefited both countries in terms of cultural exchange and trade.