Deputy Minister
of Foreign Affairs Vidar Helgesen and Special Advisor
Erik Solheim will make a routine visit to Sri Lanka
from 17 to 19 September.
During their two days
visit they will meet with H.E. President Chandrika
Kumaratunga, Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
and the leader of LTTE`s political wing, Mr. Tamilselvan.
Mr. Helgesen and Mr.
Solheim will in their meetings have general discussions
with the parties on the present situation. This will
include the question of a possible resumption of direct
talks between the parties, a discussion on how to
ensure progress in the humanitarian and rehabilitation
work in the war affected areas and also how best to
ensure that the economic benefits of the peace process
reach people in all parts of the country.
Mr. Helgesen and Mr.
Solheim are also scheduled to meet, among others,
SLMC, the donor community, SLMM, EPDP, PLOTE and representatives
of civil society. |