Madhu Peace Zone mooted
[Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 5.15 GMT]   

The possibility of setting up a peace zone comprising the Madhu Church precincts and the surrounding areas was discussed when President Mahinda Rajapaksa met with the Archbishop of Colombo Rt. Revd. Oswald Gomis, the Bishop of Mannar Rt. Revd. Rayappu Joseph and the Bishop of Chilaw Rt. Revd. Valence Mendis at Temple Trees this morning (May 29). 

The President recalled his commitment and efforts to provide adequate facilities to the Madhu pilgrims from the time he was a minister, and said he would assure the bishops that he would make all arrangements for a secure environment for pilgrims to freely engage in religious activities at Madhu. 

The bishops were informed by the President that when he met the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisco Bertone during his recent visit there, his attention had been drawn to the facilities and security provided to the Madhu pilgrims. The President had informed the Cardinal that as Prime Minister he was prevented from visiting Madhu Church due to security
considerations and the attitude of the LTTE. 

In the cordial discussion that took place, President Rajapaksa requested the bishops to visit the North and East to see the development and resettlement activities being carried out there by the Government.  

 

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Last Updated Date: May 29, 2007 -5.15GMT