Sri Lanka has again denied holding discussions with India regarding the proposed sea bridge between Tamil Nadu and the Tamil North-East.
Government spokesperson Rajitha Senaratne told Xinhua that despite media reports saying that discussions between the two countries were ongoing, there had been no talks.
"Formally and informally, no talks have been held. We have not entered into any talks with India on this subject," he said.
In April, Union Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said that discussions were held.
"The project is under consideration, it is under discussion. But nothing has been finalised," he said.
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