Representatives of the Indian Navy, Sri Lankan Navy and Indian Coast Guard attended the meeting, which was held onboard a Sri Lankan ship, reported the Hindu.

As many as six officials of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard based in New Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mandapam participated from the Indian side.

It was led by Commodore Rajiv Girotra, Naval Officer In-Charge, Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. Sri Lanka was represented by naval officials from north and east coast.
Speaking to The Hindu, Commodore Rajiv Girotra, said that besides many issues concerning the security and fishermen, the meeting also had discussed about the future developments, particularly ferry service between the two nations.

The two sides wanted to ensure that there were procedures in place for the smooth operation of ferry service so that there would be no complications.

Though the governments were yet to fix the date for the resumption of the service, it was likely to start in June or July.

Although there was no direct role for the navies in ferry service, they have to provide security.