Reconsider stand-SL tells India

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As parties continued to raise the Sri Lankan Tamils issue in Parliament, Colombo on Tuesday sought India's support in the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, a day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told Parliament that India was inclined to vote for the U.S.-sponsored resolution.

Minutes before Dr. Singh rose in the Rajya Sabha to reiterate India's position, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna received a call from his Sri Lankan counterpart G.L. Peiris from Geneva.

Mr. Peiris urged that India reconsider its stand, given the close ties between the two countries, and said Colombo was hopeful of New Delhi's support. Sources in the Ministry told The Hindu that during the conversation, Mr. Krishna referred to India's suggestion that Sri Lanka take steps to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Committee.

Expressing the hope that Sri Lanka would implement these measures, Mr. Krishna said political parties in the country were voicing concern over the issue and both countries should remain engaged. (The Hindu)

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Comments - 18

indian Wednesday, 21 March 2012 11:43 AM

oooohhh v r crying!!! ha ha

Tatiana Smith Thursday, 22 March 2012 04:32 AM

The more beautiful Colombo gets, angrier Chennai gets. 50 million people no country. Must be a hard fact to live with!

Nodrog Thursday, 22 March 2012 03:40 AM

Is the govt going around begging for support now after riding the high-horse all this time?

Yuri Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:54 PM

How Old are you Sri Lanka? committing crime then trying to escape. Sri lanka had all the Door , but its closed all the door

ravi Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:41 PM

with out india no Sri Lanka.. see after 5 years.. us and india..

Sakthivel Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:59 PM

We all afraid.. No NO srilanka dont stop giving us oil. Hahahaha

ranjith premakumara Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:43 PM

Mr. Peiris, If you think you and your superior innocent face the reality, no need to beg other counties to change their decesions. face the reality professor!

saif Wednesday, 21 March 2012 02:40 PM

p...l...e...a...s..e we gave u world cup...

ajith Wednesday, 21 March 2012 01:34 PM

But Bajaj rickshaws..sorry trishaws are a menace on the road.

Guru Wednesday, 21 March 2012 05:07 AM

Beggers have to beg even for pride, can't earn it in a decent way, what a shame.

Just Another Citizen Wednesday, 21 March 2012 09:22 AM

Funny how no one is shouting to boycott Indian products as well :))

No Leyland buses, Bikes, Taxi's, Maruti's, etc.... Wow less traffic

Sanjaya Wednesday, 21 March 2012 09:08 AM

Time to boycott Indian goods. Ladies please don't buy Indian Saris!

lankashantha Wednesday, 21 March 2012 08:33 AM

No way.
Your cricket team purposely loosed to Bangladesh to exit out team from the final.

Ajantha Wednesday, 21 March 2012 08:01 AM

As far as I am aware studies are yet to be done to see their commerciality. What studies are you talking about?

Guru Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:44 AM

Hi guys, India knows that there is no oil, they are not stupids. There is no benefit to India from mSL.

Gjay Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:36 AM

Brother, I dnt see any econ benefit for India from SL. Also there's enough study showing that there isnt enough oil for feasible extraction.

Lankan. Wednesday, 21 March 2012 06:43 AM

IOC , Airtel , Bajaj,,, let them develop. Good job guys.!

Sri Lanka Wednesday, 21 March 2012 05:16 AM

Do not give any more contracts, blocks for oil exploration etc to India. Let them feel the pressure and stupidity of their decision.

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