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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
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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
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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
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STATEMENT
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
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STATEMENT
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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STATEMENT
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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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