Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay yesterday said that India and Sri Lanka are working together towards addr

essing the issues faced by fishing communities of both countries.

 The High Commissioner made this comment after he inaugurated a humanitarian assistance programme, for fishermen and their families in the Northern Province,The programme is being carried out under grant assistance by Government of India.

 1200 families spread across Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Mannar will receive food materials and other essential domestic supplies as a part of the programme. The envoy also inaugurated an artificial limb fitment camp in Jaffna held by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS).