Confidence Building Measures in Sri Lanka
Posted on June 8th, 2015
PRESS STATEMENT
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) continued their informal dialogue over the last two days in London with various stakeholders to enhance confidence building measures between all communities within and outside Sri Lanka. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Mangala Samaraweera was also present.
The need for constructive engagement by the Sri Lankan Diaspora was discussed, including the needs of displaced people. It was agreed that a further meeting will be called to present the requirements to various High Commissioners and Ambassadors based in Sri Lanka, with the aim to raise funds for housing of over two thousand families in these newly released lands.
The release of prisoners held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in the light of the review by the Ministry of Justice was also discussed. The TNA and the GTF further raised the issue of listing of Diaspora organisations and individuals by the previous Government.
Ideas of ways in which the Sri Lankan Diaspora could assist by bringing its exceptional capacity and capabilities were explored.
M.A. Sumanthiran Suren Surendiran
Member of Parliament Director of Strategic Initiatives
Tamil National Alliance Global Tamil Forum
June 8th, 2015 at 5:39 pm
IF these terrorists are released there will be war again.
They should be given the death penelty.
Whatever is GOOD for Tamils is ESSENTIALLY BAD for SL.
Whatever is BAD for Tamils is ESSENTIALLY GOOD for SL.
June 8th, 2015 at 11:30 pm
All traitors to the land will perish by natural disaster that’s my wish.