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The talks are aimed at arriving at a negotiated settlement of the conflict, which has for decades crippled the country, socially, politically and economically. A press release from the Presidential Secretariat stated, “It is important at this critical juncture in the peace process to recognise the importance of guaranteeing human rights during the cessation of hostilities and the centrality of fundamental and democratic freedoms in a negotiated settlement to secure a lasting and durable peace in our land.” President Kumaratunga has been spearheading a campaign to establish a durable peace since her election in 1994. Peace talks initiated by her soon after, collapsed in early 1995. “We will not leave any stone unturned to explore the possibility of establishing peace. There is an air of optimism in Sri Lanka that we would be able to make good progress this year. People are willing to go a long way for peace, ” President said an year ago addressing German business leaders and investors while on a four-day official visit to Germany. Having seen the party led by her defeated at the polls in December 2001, she again reaffirmed her commitment to peace addressing SAARC leaders in Kathmandu, Nepal, early this year. Related Stories: CBK promises to continue peace process “We are ready to negotiate if the LTTE really wants” says President Kumaratunga President meets Norwegian leaders
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga today welcomed the announcement that
direct negotiations between the Government and the LTTE would commence in
early May. 
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