Steps on for securing release of fishing boats: Union Minister

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Press Trust of India Thanjavur (TN)
Last Updated : Aug 07 2016 | 6:22 PM IST
The External Affairs Ministry is taking all steps to retrieve Indian fishing boats seized by the Sri Lankan Navy, Union Minister of State for Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan said today.
"The External Affairs ministry will hold talks with the Sri Lankan government officials (on the issue)," he said.
The minister expressed confidence on getting all the boats retrieved.
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Radhakrishnan also said it was not possible for Dravidian parties to cheat and mislead present day youth on language issues as they are aware of the importance of learning languages, including Hindi and Sanskrit along with Tamil.
The youth very well know how their counterparts in neighboring states get better job prospects elsewhere due to their language skills, he said.
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First Published: Aug 07 2016 | 6:22 PM IST

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