India and Sri Lanka have decided to work for a comprehensive Agreement on Bilateral Civil Nuclear Co-operation.

The External Affairs Ministry said that both sides exchanged views on all aspects of the issue at their first round of talks on comprehensive civil nuclear co-operation held in New Delhi.

These included training of officials, nuclear safety and response to nuclear accidents beside other issues.

Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral co-operation in the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes to mutually benefit the people in both the countries.

The next meeting is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka in the first half of next year.