‘Peace
talks should begin soon’ President tells Yasushi Akashi [October
29, 2004]
Japan’s Special
Representative to Peace Building, Rehabilitation and Reconciliation in Sri
Lanka Mr. Yasushi Akashi called on President Chandrika Kumaratunga at
President’s House this evening. The President described to Mr. Akashi the
recent developments in the peace process and the importance of beginning
direct peace talks between the GOSL and the LTTE as soon as possible.
The President also thanked the Government of Japan for its generous
assistance and support to Sri Lanka’s economic development and to
consolidating peace in the country.
Associated with the President at today’s discussions were Foreign Minister
Lakshman Kadirgamar and Government officials. Mr. Akashi was accompanied by
Mr. Akio Suda, Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Sri
Lanka and Japanese Government officials.
Japan’s Special
Representative to Peace Building, Rehabilitation and Reconciliation in Sri
Lanka Mr. Yasushi Akashi called on President Chandrika Kumaratunga at
President’s House this evening. The President described to Mr. Akashi the
recent developments in the peace process and the importance of beginning
direct peace talks between the GOSL and the LTTE as soon as possible.
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