India, Srilanka discuss new ferry route between Rameshwaram and Talaimanna

The Minister of Ports Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankas Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilake during the India Maritime Week 2025 in MumbaiBoth leaders discussed the possibility of expanding IndiaSri Lanka maritime connectivity by launching a new route between Rameshwaram and TalaimannarIn a post on X the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways informed A bilateral meeting was held between Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Honble Minister for PSampW and Mr Anura Karunathilake Honble Minister of Ports amp Civil Aviation Sri Lanka at the India Maritime Week 2025 The discussions focused on enhancing maritime connectivity through the ongoing IndiaSri Lanka ferry service and exploring the possibility of launching a new route between Rameshwaram and Talaimannar further deepening regional cooperation and peopletopeople connect Strengthening Maritime Ties between India amp Sri LankaA bilateral meeting was held between Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Honrsquoble Minister for PSampW and Mr Anura Karunathilake Honrsquoble Minister of Ports amp Civil Aviation Sri Lanka at the India Maritime Week 2025Thehellip pictwittercomo8giQM7o1gmdash Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways shipmin_india October 27 2025India has been discussing the possibility of a new ferry route between Rameswaram TN and Talaimannar to add on to the existing route between Nagapattinam Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai KKSThe discussions were held during the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai hosted by the Ministry of Ports Shipping and Waterways MoPSWEarlier Sarbananda Sonowal addressed the India Maritime Week 2025 inauguration event and said that the maritime sector stands as one of the strongest pillars of Viksit BharatWe have come a long way since the earlier editions of this event It has grown significantly with participation from over 85 countries The theme this year Uniting Ocean One Mission reflects not only our regional aspirations but also conveys the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam the world is one family In this spirit we share knowledge align our goals and foster partnerships that benefit all Sonowal saidThe maritime sector stands as one of the strongest pillars of Viksit Bharat Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India is setting new benchmarks in this domain We have significantly increased our cargo handling capacity and India has undertaken legal reforms to streamline and strengthen the maritime framework We aspire to be among the top five shipbuilding nations in the world he addedThe Indian Maritme Week which commenced on October 27 will continue till October 31This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever