The
second session of the first round of talks between
the Sri Lanka Government and the LTTE with Norwegian
facilitation held in Thailand concluded on 3 November
2002.
A statement issued by the Royal Norwegian Government
at the end of the talks highlighted the positive pragmatic
and conciliatory approach of the two sides.
Several decisions were taken to advance the peace
process Among them are:
a) Agreed Measures to
improve the Security situation in the Eastern province
It was also decided to setup committees to work on
areas needing urgent attention
b) A Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation
Needs to improve the living conditions of all communities
in the North and East.
c) A Sub-Committee on Political Matters to jointly
study constitutional and other issues central to the
peace process and
d) A Sub-Committee on De-escalation
and Normalisation to facilitate the resettlement of
internally displaced persons in the North and East.
A Conference is to be held in Oslo on 25 November
2002 to launch an appeal for international support
for humanitarian and rehabilitation needs of the North
and East.
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