During the launch of the passenger ferry service from Nagapattinam, India, to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that this event signifies a new beginning in the diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. He highlighted the significance of this ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanturai as a crucial step in strengthening India’s relations with Sri Lanka. PM Modi also underlined that these ferry services will improve connectivity, boost trade, and fortify the deep-rooted historical and cultural bonds that have existed between the two nations. He referenced the renowned poet Subramania Bharati’s Sindhu Nadhiyin Misai, which envisions a bridge connecting India and Sri Lanka, and noted how this ferry service breathes life into these historical and cultural connections.