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Monday, June 08, 2009 - 08.05 GMT
LTTE defeat proves terrorism could be eliminated- UK Shadow Defence Secretary
 

 

The British Shadow Defence Secretary, Dr. Liam Fox congratulated the Sri Lankan Government on the military victory against the LTTE terrorist group and he pointed out that the defeat of the LTTE proved to the world that terrorism could be eliminated.

This was conveyed to the Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama on the sidelines of the 8th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Minister Bogollagama briefed Dr. Fox on the Government plans to conduct local government elections in the Northern Province and the development of infrastructure in the region.

He was also apprised on the situation of the IDPs and the 180 day programme by the Government to rehabilitate and resettle them in their original places of habitation.

 


 
   
   
   
   
   

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