“They also discussed the fishermen's issue, India's development assistance programme and economic and commercial cooperation,” Singh said.
She said both the leaders agreed that there was a need for a long-term solution to the fishermen issue as it is a “livelihood issue”.
The Prime Minister expressed interest in early launch of the 500 MW Sampur Coal Power project and greater connectivity between the two countries, she added.
Asked whether the protest to his visit by certain parites in Tamil Nadu figured in the meeting, she said no.
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