<p>"I am hopeful that the Sri Lankan government will take all the necessary steps to release all Indian fishermen,” Krishna told reporters here after telephonic conversation with Peiris. <br />"Both governments must sort out the issue amicably,” he said. <br /><br />A total of 142 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy over the last few days for allegedly straying into the country's waters, creating a massive furore in Tamil Nadu.</p>
<p>"I am hopeful that the Sri Lankan government will take all the necessary steps to release all Indian fishermen,” Krishna told reporters here after telephonic conversation with Peiris. <br />"Both governments must sort out the issue amicably,” he said. <br /><br />A total of 142 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy over the last few days for allegedly straying into the country's waters, creating a massive furore in Tamil Nadu.</p>