
Dr. Anton Balasingham Responds to Draft Proposals from Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister
In a detailed letter addressed to Mr. Vidar Helgesen, Norwegian Deputy Foregn Minister, Dr. Anton Balasingham, Chief Negotiator for the LTTE, has expressed LTTE's gratitude for his indefatigable endeavour in seeking solutions to break through the current impasse in the peace process and thanked Mr. Helgesen for his untiring efforts.
The letter sets out the LTTE position and the call by the LTTE leadership for an effective interim administrative structure for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the North and East. In the second part of the letter, Dr. Balasingham responds to the draft proposals put forward by Mr. Helgesen and identifies its shortcomings and calls for a formal response from the Sri Lankan Prime Minister to the stated LTTE position. Full Text of the letter
21 May 2003
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