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Indonesia launches air-sea search

The Indonesian government has launched an air-sea search for the Sri Lankan fishing trawler 'Sankara Putha - 02' following Sri Lankan government informing them of the vessel's disappearance in the international seas off Indonesian shores.

Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Djafar Husein, said at a meeting with Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratna, that they had launched a naval and coast guard rescue operation in search of the missing vessel and its four men on board . The meeting was held on Thursday at the Ministry. Husein said that a naval ship and a helicopter were deployed by the Indonesian Government to track down the vessel. He said the ship and helicopter search for the vessel would continue.

"The Indonesian government is pleased to extend its co-operation and assistance to the Sri Lankan government," he said adding, it would be of great importance if Sri Lanka and Indonesia has a joint fisheries program that would strengthen fisheries of both countries.

Minister Senaratna thanking the Indonesian Government for the assistance extended, said that the Sri Lankan government was grateful for their efforts.

 

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