The
first meeting of the SDN was held in Omanthai 10 November.
The meeting took place in a cordial and constructive
atmosphere and lasted for more than five hours including
lunch. Mr. Austin Fernando headed the Government delegation
while Col. Karuna was the head of the LTTE delegation.
The parties discussed and agreed on procedural matters
and identified issues to be resolved by the SDN. Further
the parties agreed on dates for District meetings
and representatives to participate in these meeting.
Meetings at district level will be held to ensure
that decisions taken would be embedded in local knowledge.
On the issue of fishing at the coast of Jaffna it
was decided that eight entry points for the fishermen
will be open on a day and night basis. Two points
each on the following four islands will be open: Karanagar,
Kayts, Mathagal and Punngudutivu. The location of
these entry points will be announced on November 13
by the latest.
Next meeting of the SDN will be held on December 14
in Omanthai at 10 00.
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