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The former Norwegian Minister Eric Solheim, who acted as the peace facilitator between the government of Sri Lanka and the LTTE at that time, shared his experience in engaging the Diaspora at a meeting in London, Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera said in Parliament.

Mr. Solheim acted as the peace mediator between the government and the LTTE mainly during the 2002 / 2004 period. He was a witness to the several rounds of peace negotiations between the two sides.

Mr. Samaraweera said in a statement in Parliament last Friday that Mr. Solheim attended the meeting with Global Tamil Forum in London. Along with Mr. Samaraweera, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M.A. Sumanthiran participated in it

“Mr. Eric Solheim participated briefly on the 1st day to share his experiences in engaging the diaspora,” he said.

A representative from the South African Government and a representative from the Swiss Government were also among them.

Former Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Tore Hattrem who is now a senior official of the Norwegian Foreign Ministry were among the participants. (Kelum Bandara)


 

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  • Saman Monday, 15 June 2015 12:47 PM

    Yahapaalana = greatest betrayal of the sacrifices made by our boys in uniform.

    Jeffk Monday, 15 June 2015 05:52 PM

    Tamils in colombo live better than sinhalese in monaragala or tamils in mullativu. Does it occur to you that we only have an economic issue that is been neglected by the likes of mangala?

    Liberal One Monday, 15 June 2015 05:43 PM

    what is the tamil issue really? And why is that these solheims who did not give two hoots when all sri lankans were getting blown into pieces are worried about tamils now?

    Gamaya Monday, 15 June 2015 05:20 PM

    We need a leader with a backbone!!!!!

    Prav Monday, 15 June 2015 04:51 PM

    The problem is Ranil is not prepared to acknowledge the damage western polity has done upon Sri Lankan and on himself too. He thinks these people are god sent.

    sach Monday, 15 June 2015 04:47 PM

    How logical is pandering to the terrorists and their funders?

    ishanka Monday, 15 June 2015 04:46 PM

    They are not part of SL. They are citizens of another country and funded terrorism here. If you need to talk to tamils, there are agents in SL

    Harry Monday, 15 June 2015 04:40 PM

    Yes, all communities are parts of Sri Lanka, but one group cannot claim a separate part to run as a separate state.

    Dilip Monday, 15 June 2015 03:27 PM

    100% correct

    Dilip Monday, 15 June 2015 03:26 PM

    You said it correct. Thanks

    Ranjith Monday, 15 June 2015 02:53 PM

    Ranil should realise that the lop sided Peace Pact drafted by Solheim was one of the major factor that contributed for the down-fall of his former Govt. MY 3 should use his influence not to get this man involved as Solhiem was tasked by US and some Western Nations with the mission to facilitate a State of Ealam by carving out an enclave from the North and East of the Country and eventually destabilise India. Ranjith

    appuhamy Monday, 15 June 2015 01:41 PM

    The facts are facts, either you solve the Tamil issues or other will enter to solve. Dont be a frog on the well and shout without logic.

    psyop Monday, 15 June 2015 01:28 PM

    please understand its a must to discuss with the Tamil diaspora and reconciliate the Tamil people of our country. because they are part of sri lanka too. u racist fools via DM Android App

    Maya Monday, 15 June 2015 01:20 PM

    Oh, that salmon eating buddy again Mangala?

    WhataWay Monday, 15 June 2015 12:51 PM

    People will decide which way is better next time!

    ishanka Monday, 15 June 2015 09:38 AM

    And the real face of yahapalanaya emerge!

    upali Monday, 15 June 2015 12:29 PM

    Coming Colors are not good.

    Hiran Gunawardena Monday, 15 June 2015 12:21 PM

    These UNPers banging about corruption and doing nothing no development. Good people of this country should see the alarming situational think through via DM Android App

    ishanka Monday, 15 June 2015 11:52 AM

    misguided or misinformed. = Funded LTTE, pursue anti SL propaganda, continue to be separatists

    UNPway Monday, 15 June 2015 11:05 AM

    This is the UNP way of handling diaspora

    sadees Monday, 15 June 2015 11:00 AM

    why Eric is coming ? is it only to discuss 2002 to 2004 summary or something else. People will throughout if anybody is doing wrong in Politics here after. We have lot of things to repair for the next 10 years.

    modaya Monday, 15 June 2015 10:55 AM

    The entire world know that the desperation is the solution for the SL problems and the also know the Singhalese not act positively on this issue, this way Eric

    Palle Monday, 15 June 2015 10:45 AM

    Axis of evil: Solheim, Tamil diaspora , Mangala, CBK

    Bala Monday, 15 June 2015 10:36 AM

    Yesyahapalanaya = reconciliation by engagement of the misguided or misinformed.

    ishanka Monday, 15 June 2015 10:18 AM

    mangala too is a snake

    WTF Monday, 15 June 2015 10:06 AM

    They both are the same species. That why they are getting together so well.

    Onlooker Monday, 15 June 2015 09:47 AM

    Mangala should keep away from this snake.

    edwardtheophilus Monday, 15 June 2015 09:41 AM

    He may have promised share noble price with Mr Samaraweera and group. Mr Eric is responsible for killing many Sinhala people giving supports to Prabakaran.

    Karigalan Monday, 15 June 2015 09:41 AM

    We should take diaspora (as a stakeholder) in to SL in a careful way. but a must in SL solutioni m sure all diaspora are not for separation many will support united SL solution.


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