Govt. committed to a negotiated peace- Cabinet Spokesman
[June 17, 2004 - 11.00 GMT] 

Cabinet spokesman Mangala Samaraweera reiterated today that President Kumaratunga and the UPFA government were completely committed to a negotiated settlement to the ethnic conflict.

“The UPFA is making a sustained and serious effort to engage the LTTE in comprehensive peace negotiations to end the war, develop the North and East and address the grievances of the minority communities, in a way that will fulfill the reasonable aspirations of the Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities”, said the Minister quoting the President.

Minster Samaraweera further said that it is the government’s view that proposed peace talks must be inclusive and transparent and both parties involved should be flexible.

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Last Updated Date: June 17, 2004  - 11.00 GMT.