Norway not so keen on SL: TNA

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Norway, which facilitated the peace process between the then Government and the LTTE is now giving less emphasis to the peace building process in Sri Lanka, a TNA politician said yesterday.

During his European visit, TNA Northern Provincial Councillor Dharmalingam Sitharthan is reported to have met Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry Officials in Oslo and Swiss Government officials.

Mr. Sitharathan told Daily Mirror that he had talks with Peace and Reconciliation Assistant Director General Tone E.B. Allers and Senior Advisor Toril Langlete of the Department of Regional Affairs and Development.

“I understand that Norway is less interested in Sri Lanka’s issue. Instead, they have shifted their focus more on the situation in Ukraine which is in their neighbourhood. However, they said they continued to observe the developments in Sri Lanka,” he said.

In Zurich, Mr. Sritharan met of the Political Affairs Directorate Senior Advisor Martin Sturzinger and Programme Specialist Layla Clement. He said Switzerland keenly looking at Sri Lanka’s situation.

Norway became the second country to facilitate peace talks with the LTTE during the 2000/2004 UNP Government. Its role drew a lot of criticism from various political parties alleging bias in favour of the LTTE. (Kelum Bandara)

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ABC Wednesday, 30 July 2014 06:34 AM

SL was going to break into pieces with TNA LTTE and Norway thanks to our armed forces now we have peace. via DM Android App

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Diplomut Wednesday, 30 July 2014 09:24 AM

Thank you Norway for your decision. There is no way for proxies to get involved in internal affairs of Sri Lanka. via DM iPad app

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jan chandra Wednesday, 30 July 2014 04:38 AM

I do not think Sri Lanka needs Norway

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Lanka Wednesday, 30 July 2014 06:16 AM

Did this TNA politician have GoSL authority to speak to Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry Officials in Oslo . Who paid for his foreign junket?
It is time the GoSL stops Sri Lankan politicians from using their parliamentary membership to meet foreign officials without the authority of the government.

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ඉන්දික Wednesday, 30 July 2014 06:51 AM

Norway never interested in Sri Lanka. They were interested in Ealam only!

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Gamarala Wednesday, 30 July 2014 06:59 AM

Its good Norway stopped interfering in the internal affairs of Sri Lanka. It was obvious to any one, that they were pro LTTE. Pleaae keep away from S/L. Thank you.

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Diplo_doormat Wednesday, 30 July 2014 07:29 AM

well US is still keen! haha

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