EP Public hearing on Sri Lanka ends
[Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 9.15 GMT]    

 
The Development Committee of the European Parliament (EP) concluded satisfactorily on June 5.
  
The Hearing conducted in two parts dealt with the impact of Post-tsunami Reconstruction” and “Human Rights Situation and Humanitarian Space in Sri Lanka.”
  
Deputy Director General of Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) Dr. Jayantha Samarasinghe reported the progress made by the Government in post-tsunami relief, recovery and reconstruction and in conclusion the EP Development Committee expressed satisfaction over the progress achieved.
  
As regards the second part of the Hearing, representations were made by the Government and several INGOs and NGOs, including the Human Rights Watch. Ambassador Aruni Wijewardena reported on the human rights situation in the context of the internal conflict with LTTE terrorism and outline measures to address human rights concerns and humanitarian issues.
  
Responding to the concerns expressed by representatives of INGOs and NGOs Deputy Solicitor General Shavindra Fernando outlined the progress made by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry and other measures taken by the Government.

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Last Updated Date: June 06, 2007 - 9.15 GMT