In preparation for The Tokyo Conference on Reconstruction and Development of Sri Lanka to be held June 9-10, 2003, a seminar will be held in Washington, DC on 14th April.

The seminar will be hosted by Mr. Richard Armitage, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, and will include the participation of senior officials from international agencies and officials attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF. Approximately 29 countries have been invited along with 23 International Organizations and 2 Foundations. Based on the premise that peace and economic growth are inextricably related, the seminar will focus on the peace process and its international support. It is anticipated that the seminar will be of immense benefit to the on-going peace process in Sri Lanka, as it signals the strong support of the international community for Sri Lanka’s bid for a lasting peace.