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Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Petersen is due in Colombo Monday next week. During his two day visit Mr. Petersen will hold discussions aimed at taking the peace process forward. Minister Petersen will be accompanied by Deputy Minister Vidar Helgesen. He is scheduled to meet with President Chandrika Kumaratunga and LTTE leader Prabhakaran. According a communiqué
from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Colombo the Sri Lankan government and
the LTTE have in meetings with representatives of Norway expressed their
desire to resume the peace talks. The parties have reiterated their
commitment to the ceasefire agreement and their wish for Norway to continue
with its role as facilitator.
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