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The United Nations Secretary General Statement
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| Annan hopes for resumption of Sri Lanka peace talks |
| The Secretary-General today voiced his concern over the difficult situation in Sri Lanka. He hopes nevertheless that the peace talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could resume in the near future. READ MORE |
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JOINT STATEMENT
November 05, 2003
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| Recent Developments in Sri Lanka |
| The Presidency of the European Union and the European Commission have noted with concern the actions this morning in Sri Lanka........READ MORE |
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| President Bush expresses his strong support for the Prime Minister's leadership and his commitment to peace |
| Excerpt from the press briefing of the White House on the Prime Minister's meeting with President George W. Bush ........READ MORE |
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November 04, 2003
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| Sri Lanka recent political developments: Statement by Prime Minister Tony Blair |
| I have followed the recent developments in Sri Lanka with concern........READ MORE |
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November 04, 2003
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| Statement by Spokesperson Ministry of External Affairs, India |
| We are surprised at the sudden political developments in Sri Lanka today.......READ MORE |
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November 01, 2003
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| Statement by EU Heads of Mission |
| The EU Heads of Mission in Colombo take note of the announcement that the LTTE proposals on an interim administration........READ MORE |
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| September 19, 2003 |
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| Dutch Ambassador in Mannar for opening new school building |
| As a positive sign of the ongoing peace process, Her Excellency Mrs. Susan Th. Blankhart, Ambassador of The Netherlands recently visited the Mannar District for the official opening of a two-storey school......READ MORE |
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September 09, 2003
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| Federal Department of Foreign Affairs - Switzerland |
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| Federal Department of Foreign Affairs - Switzerland........READ MORE |
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August 13, 2003
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| Africans Share Experience in Sri Lanka |
Two African experts on security sector reform visited Sri Lanka recently. Dr. Rocky Williams, previously with the military wing of the African National Congress (ANC), spent two weeks in the country......... READ MORE |
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May 28, 2003
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| Statement by the EU Presidency on the Tokyo Conference |
| Donors' conference highlights support for Sri Lanka peace process..........READ MORE |
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May 14, 2003
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| Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the recent LTTE statement of its intention to suspend participaton for the time being in the peace negotiations in Sri Lanka |
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| Sri Lanka and Canada: Expanding Friendships |
Remarks by Hon. David Kilgour
MP for Edmonton Southeast and Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) to the Inaugural Meeting of the Canada-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group
Parliament Hill
Ottawa......CLICK HERE |
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| Australia Supports Returnees |
| The Australian Government has agreed to provide 20 million rupees to UNHCR to assist the relocation and reintegration of Sri Lankans internally displaced by conflict...........READ MORE |
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The World Bank - South Asia Region
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| World Bank to support reconstruction and peace building in Sri Lanka |
| WASHINGTON November 20, 2002 –As efforts to consolidate peace intensify in Sri Lanka, the World Bank agreed on November 14 to provide US$31 million ...... READ MORE |
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Commonwealth Secretariat
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| Commonwealth Secretary-General lauds progress in Sri Lanka peace process |
| Commonwealth Secretary-General Don McKinnon has welcomed the progress made in the Sri Lanka peace process..READ MORE |
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The Government of France
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| France welcomes the Peace Talks |
| France welcome the official peace talks which just took place in Thailand between the Government and the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam).READ MORE |
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The Government of United States of America Statement
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| US praises both parties for helping displaced persons |
| The United States has praised the Sri Lankan Government and the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam for sustaining a ceasefire and moving toward a final settlement of their conflict.READ MORE |
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The Government of the Russian Federation
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| On the Start of Peace Talks |
| Moscow has received with satisfaction news of the first round of peace talks held in Thailand between representatives of the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).READ MORE |
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The Government of Islamic Republic of Iran
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| The Government of Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the peace talks |
| Statement issued on 18th September 2002 by Dr. Hamidreza Asefi, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the commencement of the first direct talks between the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the LTTE.READ MORE |
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The Government of South Africa
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| The South African Government Congratulates the Government |
The South African Government congratulates the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tamil Tigers of Eelam (LTTE) on the commencement of peace talks, following nineteen years of warfare between the two parties that resulted in the deaths of some 64 000 people and the displacement of more than a million Sri Lankans.
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The Government of Canada
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| Canada encouraged by continuing progress in Sri Lanka peace process |
| Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham and Secretary of State (Asia- Pacific) David Kilgour today welcomed the successful conclusion of the first round of peace talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Sattahip, Thailand. READ MORE |
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| The Government of United States of America Statement |
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| US Welcomes Peace Talks |
| The US welcomes the intention of the Sri Lankan Government and the Liberation Tigers Eelam (LTTE) to hold talks in Thailand, September 16 – 18. We are hopeful that the talks will lead to a permanent end to the conflict based on the principles of democracy. READ MORE |
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The United Nations Secretary General Statement
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| The Secretary General warmly welcomes the Direct Talks |
| The Secretary-General warmly welcomes the opening of direct talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the “Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam” (LTTE) today in Thailand. He is pleased that the two sides have successfully implemented the provisions of their ceasefire signed last February and are now entering substantive peace negotiations. READ MORE |
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The European Commission Statement
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| The European commission has adopted a decision to support |
| The European commission has adopted on 13th September 2002 a decision to support the peace process in Sri Lanka under its Rapid Reaction Mechanism. Following the February 23rd Ceasefire Agreement, the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will start on Monday September 16th, formal talks in Thailand on further steps to be taken in the peace process. READ MORE |
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The People’s Republic of China
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| The Chinese Foreign Minister said that China pays special attention to the ongoing peace process of Sri Lanka |
| The Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jia Xnan said that China pays special attention to the ongoing peace process of Sri Lanka. He further stated that Sri Lanka as a country has the capability to achieve sustainable peace through a political solution and he has faith in Prime Minister Wickremesinghe’s ability to handle the issue successfully. READ MORE |
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The Federal Republic of Germany
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| German Government welcomes peace-talks with additional funding |
| The German Government welcomes the decision of the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE to begin their high-level talks in Thailand later this month. In order to support the on-going peace process the German Government has provided additional finances towards assistance-programmes in the North and the East READ MORE |
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The Government of Switzerland
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| Switzerland welcomes the decision of the Sri Lankan Government |
| Switzerland welcomes the decision of the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam), to begin official talks this week in Thailand. This agreement underlines the clear desire of both sides to continue the peace process which began with a ceasefire agreement in February READ MORE |
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The Government of Netherlands
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| Minister of Development Co-operation of the Netherlands congratulated Sri Lanka |
| Ms. Agnes Van Hoeven, Minister of Development Co-operation of the Netherlands congratulated Sri Lanka for what it has accomplished so far towards achieving sustainable peace for the country READ MORE |
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| Statement by the Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea on the Agreement on a Ceasefire between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam |
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1. The Government of the Republic of Korea welcomes the conclusion of an agreement on an indefinite ceasefire between the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam on February 23, 2002. The Korean government also appreciates the significant role played by the Norwegian government as a facilitator, and the endeavor made by the parties involved to achieve such a meaningful agreement.
2. The Government of the Republic of Korea hopes that the resumption of peace negotiation between the two parties will be resumed soon to bring an end to the ongoing ethnic conflicts in Sri Lanka in a peaceful manner, eventually leading to reconciliation and prosperity of Sri Lanka.
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Violations Committed
by the GOSL - 351
