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"GoSL and LTTE should continue to work hard in maintaining the Cease Fire Agreement"

In a meeting that lasted for about two hours in the LTTE Peace Secretariat Mr. Hans Brattskar told Mr. S. P. Tamilselvan, Head of the LTTE Political Wing that Norway as facilitator to the peace process, is seriously concerned about cease fire violations and continued that both parties should work hard to maintain the integrity of the Cease Fire Agreement.

The Ambassador arrived in Kilinochchi today 13th July 2004 and had discussions with the Head of the LTTE Political Wing on wide ranging matters related to the CFA violations, the law and order situations in Batticaloa-Amparai and about the work Norway is involved in in the recommencement of negotiations. Mr. Tamilselvan drew the attention of the Ambassador to clause 1.8 of the CFA vis-à-vis the proliferation of armed groups which Mr. Tamilselvan said poses a serious threat to uphold the integrity of the CFA both in letter and spirit. The Head of the Political Wing impressed upon the Ambassador that GoSL should contribute more in dealing with the deteriorating situation in Batticaloa-Amparai and be helpful in creating a conducive atmosphere to uphold the CFA and move towards recommencement of negotiations.

Mr. Kausalyan, Head of the LTTE Batticaloa-Amparai Political Wing was also present and he briefed the Ambassador on the ground realities pertaining to the activities of armed groups. Also associated with Mr. Tamilselvan in the meeting were Mr. P. Nadesan, Head of the Tamil Eelam Police and Mr. S. Puleedevan, Secretary General of the Peace Secretariat.

Mr. Hans Brattskar took time off to visit the newly established NorthEast Secretariat on Human Rights (NESOHR)in Kilinochchi and had discussions with the Chair person Rev. Fr. Max. Karunaratnam and Dr. Malathy, Human Rights Activist. Fr. Karunaratnam briefed the Ambassador on the various activities undertaken by the Secretariat and expressed confidence about the future vision in the context of NESOHR's role in the Interim Administration of the NorthEast. The Ambassador congratulated the Chair person and encouraged him to take forward his mission with a relentless pursuit for peace and justice to everybody.

13 July 2004

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