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Talks (Peace Talks):2003
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January - 6 
The fourth round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks will commence at the Rose garden resort in Nakhon Pathorn, Thailand, today, January 6, amidst uncertainty about the agenda. At the end of the third round of talks in Oslo, Norway, in December 2002, the government agr
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The fourth round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks will commence at the Rose garden resort in Nakhon Pathorn, Thailand, today, January 6, amidst uncertainty about the agenda. At the end of the third round of talks in Oslo, Norway, in December 2002, the government agreed with the LTTE’s proposal that the fourth round should focus mainly on a federal structure for the north-east. The government subsequently said human rights issues in the north-east would also figure prominently at the fourth round. However, things have changed over the last month, with the focus now being on resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in High Security Zones surrounding army camps in the Jaffna Peninsula. Media reports quoted LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham as saying core issues will not be discussed until the government considers resettlement of IDPs.
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January - 9 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham firmly declared on the last day, January 9, of the now concluded fourth round of peace talks with the government that the LTTE would not disarm till its goals were met. Stating that "disarming would be suicidal"
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham firmly declared on the last day, January 9, of the now concluded fourth round of peace talks with the government that the LTTE would not disarm till its goals were met. Stating that "disarming would be suicidal", he added, "The strength of this (LTTE) army is the protection of our people, the bargaining power of our people and we will not disarm until the aspirations of our people are met." Seeking to dispel the notion that several thousand Sri Lankan troops were alive and in LTTE custody, he said, "… hundreds of soldiers died. When we tried to return the bodies… the Army… refused to accept them [to avoid] problems … as these soldiers were listed as missing". He estimated that some 25,000 government troops and 17,5000 LTTE cadres were killed in the nearly two decade-old ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka.
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January - 9 
The fourth round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) concluded in Thailand, focussing primarily on humanitarian issues. Both sides agreed there was the need for the speedy implementation of humanitarian programmes to improve the daily lives of the pe
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The fourth round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) concluded in Thailand, focussing primarily on humanitarian issues. Both sides agreed there was the need for the speedy implementation of humanitarian programmes to improve the daily lives of the people. A significant agreement reached at was an action plan on resettling in Jaffna outside the High Security Zones (HSZs) of internally displaced person (IDPs), in the first phase. In the second phase, IDPs would be resettled within the HSZs. It was also agreed that the World Bank should be made the ‘custodian’ of financial assistance extended by donor countries to undertake rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. While differences persisted on the Sub-Committee on De-escalation and Normalisation (SDN), both sides agreed to conduct monthly meetings, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, to review the implementation of and adherence to the cease-fire. The two sides also announced the formation of the Sub-Committee on Women.
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January - 10 
The Opposition People’s Alliance said, on January 10, Cabinet Minister and government chief negotiator in the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris’ statement on High Security Zones (HSZs) was "absurd". PA spokesman Sarath Amunugama claimed the Armed Forces did not
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The Opposition People’s Alliance said, on January 10, Cabinet Minister and government chief negotiator in the peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) G L Peiris’ statement on High Security Zones (HSZs) was "absurd". PA spokesman Sarath Amunugama claimed the Armed Forces did not share the government’s view. Speaking at a press conference he demanded that the LTTE decommission its weapons before the security forces vacated the HSZs. He said, "Under no circumstances, as has been pointed out by the Army to the government, can we jeopardize the safety and security of our Armed Forces station in these two places (Palaly and Kankesanthurai in Jaffna). The government’s writ is maintained in the northern peninsula through these two points", he said. He also said the Army linking vacating HSZs to the LTTE decommisiioning its weapons was "pragmatic and realistic". The LTTE has already rejected the demand.
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January - 12 
Japanese special envoy for peace building, rehabilitation and reconstruction in Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi said in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12, his country would host the sixth round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks, in March 2003. The announcement was following a
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Japanese special envoy for peace building, rehabilitation and reconstruction in Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi said in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 12, his country would host the sixth round of government-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) peace talks, in March 2003. The announcement was following a meeting with LTTE ideologue and chief negotiator Anton Balasingham, reports said. The two discussed the Japan’s aid plans for Sri Lanka, the outcome of the now concluded fourth round of peace talks and provision for Japanese aid for reconstruction projects in the former war zones in the north and east of Sri Lanka. Also, Akashi is due to visit the Wanni to participate in a meeting, on January 16, of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN). He is also likely to meet with LTTE chief Prabhakaran sometime in February 2003.
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January - 14 
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government held discussions on the voluntary repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India, in Kilinochchi, on January 14. The meeting concluded that further investment is ne
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Sri Lankan government held discussions on the voluntary repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India, in Kilinochchi, on January 14. The meeting concluded that further investment is necessary to create conditions conducive for the safe and dignified repatriation of refugees from India. They expressed readiness to accord high priority to programmes aimed at creating the right conditions for the return of refugees. They also said returning refugees should be given support equitable to that extended to returning internally displaced persons. The participants said, to enable voluntary repatriation there was the need to further improve conditions of physical security by addressing human rights concerns, violence against civilians and reducing the risk from landmines and unexploded ordnance. They called for improving legal security by restoring common administrative, independent judicial and democratic policing systems. Material security through investing in restoring basic services was another area that required further improvement, they said. Stating that transport facilities also needed to be improved, they said special attention was needed for the restoration of Talaimannar jetty for use as the principal port of entry.
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January - 16 
Cabinet Spokesman and government chief negotiator G. L. Peiris said, on January 16, the government will not compromise on the vital interests of the Sri Lanka at the peace negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said the government and the LTTE have demonstrated a high leve
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Cabinet Spokesman and government chief negotiator G. L. Peiris said, on January 16, the government will not compromise on the vital interests of the Sri Lanka at the peace negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said the government and the LTTE have demonstrated a high level of commitment to surmount difficult situations. "At the last [fourth] session of peace talks we demonstrated that the Government will not hesitate to assert itself and take a strong stand when required", Peiris said. As evidence, he said there were differences of opinion on resettling internally displaced persons (IDPs) in High Security Zones (HSZs) and "at the end of the talks both parties agreed to complete resettlement outside the HSZ in the first phase and then go into the HSZs later." He also added that resettlement in HSZs will commence based on the report of General Satish Nambiar of India who gas been asked to prepare a technical report on the situation in the HSZs. He also said the fifth round of peace talks would be held in Thailand between February 7 and 10. The core political, economic and humanitarian issues will be taken up at these talks. He disclosed that Amnesty International former chief Ian Martin would attend the talks and help in drawing up a comprehensive programme to safeguard human rights, for the final solution as well as during the negotiations period as well.
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January - 17 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, on January 17, sent a message to delegates attending the meeting of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN) that met in Killinochchi, the LTTE’s Voice of Tigers (VoT) radio said. Foreign delega
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran, on January 17, sent a message to delegates attending the meeting of the Sub-Committee on Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN) that met in Killinochchi, the LTTE’s Voice of Tigers (VoT) radio said. Foreign delegates attending the meeting include World Bank vice president for South Asia Meiko Nishimizu, Japanese special peace envoy Yasushi Akashi, World Bank country director for Sri Lanka Peter Harold. The World Bank is the custodian of funds that would be extended by donor countries for rehabilitation and reconstruction in war-torn Sri Lanka. Japan has emerged as a prospective major donor and is set to host the donors’ conference as well as the sixth round of government-LTTE peace talks.
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January - 17 
The state-run Daily News said, on January 18, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has asked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to replace its representative in the Batticaloa Peace Committee, Sinnaiah, immediately. SLMM deputy chief Hakrup Haukland was quoted in the Daily News as saying
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The state-run Daily News said, on January 18, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has asked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to replace its representative in the Batticaloa Peace Committee, Sinnaiah, immediately. SLMM deputy chief Hakrup Haukland was quoted in the Daily News as saying, "We are not satisfied with his behaviour. We are very displeased over the manner [in which] he handled the issue of the LTTE member who took cyanide," he said. Reports quoting unnamed police officials in Batticaloa said an LTTE cadre had taken cyanide and was admitted to a hospital through the SLMM. Following his recovery, Sinnaiah mediated to hand over the cadre back to LTTE. Reports, however, made no mention of the date on which the cadre was admitted to a hospital or handed over to the LTTE.
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January - 21 
The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are set to meet in less than a fortnight to discuss cease-fire violations, the state-run Daily News said on January 21. The meeting follows an agreement reached during the fourth round of peace talks in Thailand that the two sides should
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The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are set to meet in less than a fortnight to discuss cease-fire violations, the state-run Daily News said on January 21. The meeting follows an agreement reached during the fourth round of peace talks in Thailand that the two sides should meet once every month to resolve disputes arising from truce violations. The forthcoming meeting will take up issues such as truce violations, child conscription and abductions of government soldiers. The two sides will meet in the presence of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). SLMM spokesman Teitur Torkelsson said, on January 20, "Now that the last round of peace talks have provided this opportunity, we are hopeful that all thorny issues will be resolved", and added that it was important to resolve the issue of truce violations. The first meeting is expected to take up the detention of a government soldier in Kilinochchi, forcible removal of an LTTE prisoner while being transported at Mankulam, disappearance of a soldier gathering intelligence and the conscription of child soldiers.
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January - 22 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release, on January 22, there has been an overall decline in the monthly number complaints of cease-fire violations. In December 2002, a total of 142 valid complains were received by the SLMM––118 against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release, on January 22, there has been an overall decline in the monthly number complaints of cease-fire violations. In December 2002, a total of 142 valid complains were received by the SLMM––118 against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 24 against government forces. Of these, in 19 cases it has already been ruled that the LTTE has committed violation, and in one case it has been ruled that government forces have committed violation. Among the 19 ruled against the LTTE, 10 cases relate to abduction of adults and six to recruitment of child combatants. The ruling against government forces related to harassment. Beginning late February 2002, when the ongoing truce between the government and the LTTE came into force, till December 31, 2002, ruling has been made 556 cases––502 against the LTTE 54 against government forces. Ruling against the LTTE was made in 89 cases of abducting adults, 313 cases of recruiting child combatants and 41 cases of harassment. The government was found to have committed violation in 20 cases of harassment, 13 cases of extortion and seven cases of restriction of movement.
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January - 24 
Media reports said peace talks facilitator Norway announced on January 24, 2003 that the fifth session of government, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) talks will be held on February 7 and 8, at the Norwegian Embassy in Berlin.
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Media reports said peace talks facilitator Norway announced on January 24, 2003 that the fifth session of government, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) talks will be held on February 7 and 8, at the Norwegian Embassy in Berlin.
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January - 24 
Pro-Tamil sources said, on January 24, Jaffna Government Agent S. Pathmanathan has asked the Assistant Government Agents to obtain details of civilian residences and private lands occupied by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Jaffna peninsula. He also directed that details of buildings that lie within the Hig
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Pro-Tamil sources said, on January 24, Jaffna Government Agent S. Pathmanathan has asked the Assistant Government Agents to obtain details of civilian residences and private lands occupied by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) in Jaffna peninsula. He also directed that details of buildings that lie within the High Security Zone (HSZ) be categorized separately from those outside it. At the fourth round of peace talks in Thailand, between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) it was agreed that internally displaced persons (IDPs) would be resettled outside HSZs in the first phase, and within HSZs in the second phase.
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February - 8 
At the fifth round of peace talks held in Berlin, Germany, on February 7-8, the Sri Lankan government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) negotiators agreed to work out safeguards to prevent the February-8 type of sea incidents (three LTTE cadres blew themselves up together with an arms-lade
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At the fifth round of peace talks held in Berlin, Germany, on February 7-8, the Sri Lankan government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) negotiators agreed to work out safeguards to prevent the February-8 type of sea incidents (three LTTE cadres blew themselves up together with an arms-laden trawler off the island of Delft) from happening in the future, agreed to establish three committees in the Eastern Province to address local land and other issues and also agreed to request Amnesty International’s Ian Martin to prepare for discussion a roadmap of human rights issues. The LTTE is reported to have also agreed to work with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on an action plan for child soldiers, a Norwegian embassy press release said on February 8.
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February - 9 
The sixth round of peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are to be held at Tokyo, Japan, from March 18. Meanwhile, the fifth round concluded at Berlin on February 8 with both the parties agreeing to advance to core political issues at the next
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The sixth round of peace talks between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are to be held at Tokyo, Japan, from March 18. Meanwhile, the fifth round concluded at Berlin on February 8 with both the parties agreeing to advance to core political issues at the next round of talks. The government and LTTE also agreed to commence discussions on the fiscal aspects of a federal structure at the next session. Chief Government Negotiator G. L. Peiris told a media briefing that followed the peace talks, "We will be taking up the political dimension for the first time at the next round." Separately, his counterpart in the LTTE, Anton Balasingham, while denying charges of child proscription claimed that children who came to join the outfit were handed over to rehabilitation centres. He also said that the LTTE had returned 350 children to their parents in the last six months and the process was continuing. According to him, "We have worked out an action programme with the UNICEF to ensure there will be no further recruitment of children."
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February - 24 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator Anton Balasingham will reach Sri Lanka on March 2 to hold important discussions with LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran ahead of the sixth round of peace talks in Hakone, Japan, due next month. He is reportedly
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief negotiator Anton Balasingham will reach Sri Lanka on March 2 to hold important discussions with LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran ahead of the sixth round of peace talks in Hakone, Japan, due next month. He is reportedly set to discuss the core political issue of power sharing between the government and the Tamils. The sixth round of peace talks are to be held from March 18 to 21 and the sharing of financial resources in a federal structure are to be discussed. Government chief negotiator and Cabinet Minister G.L. Peiris was quoted as saying that the modalities of incorporating the fiscal policy in the entire scheme of power sharing would be the main issue of discussion at the talks in Japan.
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March - 4 
New chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Tryggve Tellefsen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) senior commander Col. Karuna, in Karadiyanaru, Batticaloa district, on March 4, reports said. LTTE Batticaloa-Ampara special commander T. Ramesh and other LTTE represent
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New chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Tryggve Tellefsen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) senior commander Col. Karuna, in Karadiyanaru, Batticaloa district, on March 4, reports said. LTTE Batticaloa-Ampara special commander T. Ramesh and other LTTE representatives, besides SLMM Batticaloa district head Heikki Hulkkonen and other SLMM members participated in the meeting. The LTTE and the SLMM discussed the cease-fire agreement and its implementation. After the meeting, Tellefsen visited the 53-3 brigade of the Sri Lanka Army and held extensive discussions with brigade commander Rajitha de Silva, reports added.
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March - 7 
LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and political wing head S.P.Thamilselvan held discussions with TNA Members of Parliament led by R.Sampanthan. Eelam Peoples Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) leader Suresh Premachandran, too, participated I the meeting, held in Kilinochchi.
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LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and political wing head S.P.Thamilselvan held discussions with TNA Members of Parliament led by R.Sampanthan. Eelam Peoples Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF) leader Suresh Premachandran, too, participated I the meeting, held in Kilinochchi.
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March - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party coalition, on March 7, agreed to work jointly to take the ongoing peace process forward and to strengthen the relationship between the Tamils and Muslims, media reports said.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a four-party coalition, on March 7, agreed to work jointly to take the ongoing peace process forward and to strengthen the relationship between the Tamils and Muslims, media reports said.
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March - 7 
The LTTE briefed TNA leaders on the results of the various rounds of peace talks between the LTTE and the government and pointed out the drawbacks. Also, the present status and the future of Tamil political prisoners detained at Kalutara prison under the Prevention of Terrorism Act was discussed.
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The LTTE briefed TNA leaders on the results of the various rounds of peace talks between the LTTE and the government and pointed out the drawbacks. Also, the present status and the future of Tamil political prisoners detained at Kalutara prison under the Prevention of Terrorism Act was discussed.
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March - 12 
Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Triggve Teleffsen reached Kilinochchi on March 12 and discussed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) the Sri Lankan Navy’s attack on an LTTE vessel on March 10, near Mullaithivu, in which the vessel sank and 11 cadres were killed.
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Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Triggve Teleffsen reached Kilinochchi on March 12 and discussed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) the Sri Lankan Navy’s attack on an LTTE vessel on March 10, near Mullaithivu, in which the vessel sank and 11 cadres were killed.
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March - 13 
Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue Anton Balasingham and political-wing head S.P. Tamilselvan, on March 13, in Killinochchi, reports said. They had discussed the March 10-attack on an LTTE vessel that resulted in the death of 1
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Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ideologue Anton Balasingham and political-wing head S.P. Tamilselvan, on March 13, in Killinochchi, reports said. They had discussed the March 10-attack on an LTTE vessel that resulted in the death of 11 LTTE cadres, and the proposed sixth round of government-LTTE peace talks due to begin on March 18 in Tokyo.
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March - 13 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga met with a delegation of Members of Parliament of the Muslim community, on March 13, and discussed representation to community in the ongoing peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Minister Noordeen Mashoor, president of th
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga met with a delegation of Members of Parliament of the Muslim community, on March 13, and discussed representation to community in the ongoing peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Minister Noordeen Mashoor, president of the North East Muslim Parliamentarians Union, said they sought the President’s support to their demand for an independent Muslim delegation at the talks and that she had expressed support. Others present at the meeting included Minister and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress chief Rauff Hakim and parliamentarian Ms Ferial Ashraff
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March - 16 
Preparations are being made for the sixth round of peace talks between the Government and the LTTE in Japan, at Hakone. The talks will commence tomorrow, March 18, and would focus on the Mullaithivu sea incident, resettlement in High Security Zones and the implementation of the cease-fire agreement,
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Preparations are being made for the sixth round of peace talks between the Government and the LTTE in Japan, at Hakone. The talks will commence tomorrow, March 18, and would focus on the Mullaithivu sea incident, resettlement in High Security Zones and the implementation of the cease-fire agreement, besides the fiscal framework and monitory policy for the federal system.
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March - 18 
The sixth round of the peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTE) began on March 18, 2003 in Hakone, near Tokyo. Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Japanese special peace envoy to Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi chaired the opening session. Reportedl
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The sixth round of the peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTE) began on March 18, 2003 in Hakone, near Tokyo. Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Japanese special peace envoy to Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi chaired the opening session. Reportedly, the two sides agreed to accord an enhanced for the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). Government chief negotiator and Minister G L Peiris said, "The peace process is on even keel. Those who thought the process would breakdown following the recent incident will have to be disappointed." After the March 10-Mullaithivu incident in which an LTTE vessel was sunk doubts arose if the LTTE would stay away from the talks.
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March - 20 
The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) broke fresh ground at the sixth round of peace talks on March 20, at Haokone, Japan, and discussed core issues. The fiscal aspect of power sharing between the centre and the units was discussed, in the main, and preliminary discussions o
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The government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) broke fresh ground at the sixth round of peace talks on March 20, at Haokone, Japan, and discussed core issues. The fiscal aspect of power sharing between the centre and the units was discussed, in the main, and preliminary discussions on the political aspects of power sharing were also initiated. "We are paying our attention on the matter of the availability of resources to the units, and how well these resources can be raised within various models", government chief negotiator and Minister G. L. Peiris said. Fiscal imbalances and inequality would be further discussed at the succeeding rounds of talks, Peiris informed. Besides, the two sides accepted the report of Amnesty International former head Ian Martin on addressing human rights, including the re-habilitation of child soldiers.
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March - 26 
A delegation of Muslim parliamentarians met with Norway’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jon Westborg, on March 26, and told him that Muslims of the North-East should be given separate representation in the peace talks between the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), media reports sa
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A delegation of Muslim parliamentarians met with Norway’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Jon Westborg, on March 26, and told him that Muslims of the North-East should be given separate representation in the peace talks between the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), media reports said. Norway is the facilitator in the peace talks. Members of the delegation included Minister and chief of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Rauff Hakeem, Deputy Housing Minister Basheer Segu Dawood, M.L.A.M. Hisbullah, and parliamentarians Ferial Ashraff, S.M. Haris, M.I.Thowfeeq, Izad Badiudeen and Hafrath. They said the interests of the Muslim community should also be discussed at the peace talks. The delegation expressed its displeasure at the LTTE’s view that Muslims do not need separate representation at the talks.
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April - 8 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on April 8 at Sampoor, Trincomalee district, media reports said. At the meeting, the LTTE assured SLMM chief Tryggve Telefssen that it would ‘suspend’ the movement of its cadres through government-controlled
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on April 8 at Sampoor, Trincomalee district, media reports said. At the meeting, the LTTE assured SLMM chief Tryggve Telefssen that it would ‘suspend’ the movement of its cadres through government-controlled areas, during nights, until due procedures are formulated in this regard. The SLMM and the LTTE also decided to hold a meeting between the LKTTE and local heads of Government Forces on April 21 in Mutur, to discuss procedures of cadre movement. Trincomalee district commander Colonel Pathuman led the LTTE team at the meeting. Colonel Pathuman later told the media that if the talks failed, the LTTE "will have no alternative" but to move through government-controlled areas, "without waiting for permission from the Sri Lankan government troops. He added, "It cannot be considered as a cease-fire violation."
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April - 9 
Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Tryggve Telefssen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi, on April 9, to work out modalities for sea and land movement of LTTE cadres, SLMM spokesman Pekka Vihervas told the state-run Daily News. The two dis
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Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Tryggve Telefssen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi, on April 9, to work out modalities for sea and land movement of LTTE cadres, SLMM spokesman Pekka Vihervas told the state-run Daily News. The two discussed the SLMM’s draft proposals on sea and land movement, earlier sent to the LTTE. The LTTE would be responding with its comments in the next two or three days. The LTTE and the Government are set to meet April 19 and 20, in Batticaloa and Trincomalee respectively, to discuss the same subject. The final arrangement will be arrived at on April 19, at a meeting to be attended by the Government, the LTTE and the SLMM, in Omanthai.
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April - 21 
Representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Majlis al Shura of Muttur division, on April 21, agreed to ensure that both the Tamils and Muslims stopped attacking one another and damaging the others’ properties, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release
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Representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Majlis al Shura of Muttur division, on April 21, agreed to ensure that both the Tamils and Muslims stopped attacking one another and damaging the others’ properties, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release. The two sides agreed that both the communities live together without fear and suspicion and would work together for peace and amity between them. Further, the LTTE and the Majlis would ‘prevail upon’ the Tamils and Muslims respectively to put a halt to ‘violence against each other’. Besides, the two would make a joint appeal to the authorities in areas under government control be impartial in maintaining law and order. Also, the LTTE assured that it would ensure the safety of Muslims in areas under its control.
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May - 6 
LTTE spokesman Daya Master said on May 6, "We will be able to say something about the resumption of peace talks following Yasushi Akashi's meeting with our leadership tomorrow in the Vanni." The LTTE is expected to decide on the resumption of the peace talks and their participation at the Tokyo dono
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LTTE spokesman Daya Master said on May 6, "We will be able to say something about the resumption of peace talks following Yasushi Akashi's meeting with our leadership tomorrow in the Vanni." The LTTE is expected to decide on the resumption of the peace talks and their participation at the Tokyo donor conference following a meeting with the Japanese special envoy Yasushi Akashi on May 7, today in Vanni.
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May - 8 
Reports said the Norwegian Peace envoy Erik Solheim met Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief peace negotiator Anton Balasingham and political chief Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi and discussed possibilities of an early resumption of the ‘temporarily suspended’ peace talks. However, Balasingham
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Reports said the Norwegian Peace envoy Erik Solheim met Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief peace negotiator Anton Balasingham and political chief Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi and discussed possibilities of an early resumption of the ‘temporarily suspended’ peace talks. However, Balasingham later informed the media that the LTTE had not yet changed its position in this regard. LTTE is asking for the resettlement of Internally displaced People and implementation of the programmes agreed at the Sub Committee of Immediate Humanitarian and Rehabilitation needs as a prerequisite for the resumption of talks. The LTTE spokesperson Daya Master said in this regard, "We are awaiting the government response to our concerns. When the Government addresses our concerns, we will return to talks."
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May - 26 
Quoting diplomatic sources, media reports said on May 26 that Japan and Norway have commenced discussions at the highest level to resume the stalled peace talks between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). In this regard, the Norwegian Premier Kjell Magne Bondevik a
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Quoting diplomatic sources, media reports said on May 26 that Japan and Norway have commenced discussions at the highest level to resume the stalled peace talks between the Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). In this regard, the Norwegian Premier Kjell Magne Bondevik arrived on May 26 in Tokyo on a three-day visit for talks with his Japanese counterpart Junichiro Koizumi. The LTTE had on April 21 temporarily withdrawn from the ongoing peace process.
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May - 28 
According to official sources, on May 28, Security Force (SF) commanders and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders met in the no man's zone in Kattaparichchan, Trincomalee, to reportedly overcome differences and also open new channels of communications between the two parties. It was r
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According to official sources, on May 28, Security Force (SF) commanders and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders met in the no man's zone in Kattaparichchan, Trincomalee, to reportedly overcome differences and also open new channels of communications between the two parties. It was reportedly the first meeting after the signing of a cease-fire agreement in February 2002. The leaders present at the meeting included the Head of the Trincomalee Sri Lanka Monitoring Missions (SLMM) Jan Ledang and LTTE’s leader in Trincomalee ‘colonel’ Pathuman.
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June - 4 
Media reports have said that a team of Dutch, Swiss and German Ambassadors are scheduled to meet Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders in Wanni on June 4, today, to discuss the currently stalled peace talks and also prevail upon the outfit to participate in the donor parleys to be held in
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Media reports have said that a team of Dutch, Swiss and German Ambassadors are scheduled to meet Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders in Wanni on June 4, today, to discuss the currently stalled peace talks and also prevail upon the outfit to participate in the donor parleys to be held in Tokyo on June 9-10.
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June - 9 
While speaking at the donors conference on Reconstruction and Development of Sri Lanka in Tokyo, Japan, on June 9, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly offered to meet the key demand of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for an interim administration in the North-East P
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While speaking at the donors conference on Reconstruction and Development of Sri Lanka in Tokyo, Japan, on June 9, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe reportedly offered to meet the key demand of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for an interim administration in the North-East Province (NEP). Media reports have indicated that the move is aimed to revive the peace talks stalled since April 21 after six rounds. He also said that his Government would consider calling a referendum to endorse changes to the country's Constitution that could be part of a final solution of the ‘conflict’. According to Sri Lankan reports, the donors have pledged US dollars 4 billion aid over the next four years to rebuild the country.
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June - 13 
A media report has said, on June 13, that the US has asked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to resume negotiations with the Government. LTTE had announced a momentary suspension of their participation on April 21 after six rounds of talks. The US statement has come reportedly two days aft
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A media report has said, on June 13, that the US has asked the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to resume negotiations with the Government. LTTE had announced a momentary suspension of their participation on April 21 after six rounds of talks. The US statement has come reportedly two days after the LTTE alleged that the US and Japan were interfering in the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict.
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June - 18 
According to the LTTE’s ‘Peace Secretariat’, Norway’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Hans Brattskar, visited Killinochchi and met the Head of the Political section of the LTTE, S P Thamilselvan, on an unspecified date. Both the sides reportedly discussed the current deadlock in the peace talks and possibl
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According to the LTTE’s ‘Peace Secretariat’, Norway’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Hans Brattskar, visited Killinochchi and met the Head of the Political section of the LTTE, S P Thamilselvan, on an unspecified date. Both the sides reportedly discussed the current deadlock in the peace talks and possible avenues for resolving it.
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June - 19 
The LTTE has reportedly declined the Government’s offer to discuss an "interim administrative council" and said that they would join talks only when the Government unveils a "practical conceptual framework." The LTTE chief peace negotiator, Anton Balasingham, reportedly said that the Premier had fai
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The LTTE has reportedly declined the Government’s offer to discuss an "interim administrative council" and said that they would join talks only when the Government unveils a "practical conceptual framework." The LTTE chief peace negotiator, Anton Balasingham, reportedly said that the Premier had failed to elaborate details of the latest proposal for the interim council.
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June - 24 
On June 24, the LTTE Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham reportedly declared that the LTTE leadership was awaiting Government-proposals on interim administration to resume the peace talks. Balasingham made these observations after a three-hour discussion with unnamed Norwegian facilitators in London.
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On June 24, the LTTE Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham reportedly declared that the LTTE leadership was awaiting Government-proposals on interim administration to resume the peace talks. Balasingham made these observations after a three-hour discussion with unnamed Norwegian facilitators in London. The LTTE unilaterally decided to suspend talks after six rounds of discussions in April.
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June - 25 
On June 25, the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga reportedly warned that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which pulled out of the peace talks on April 21, was preparing for war. She further said that security forces are ill prepared to meet the any eventual offence in the northe
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On June 25, the Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga reportedly warned that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which pulled out of the peace talks on April 21, was preparing for war. She further said that security forces are ill prepared to meet the any eventual offence in the northern peninsula of Jaffna. According to the President's spokesperson Harim Peiris, she also expressed that the LTTE might repeat the events following the 1995 peace process when after abruptly pulling out of the negotiations they returned to war.
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June - 30 
On June 30, the SLMM asked the LTTE to remove a camp, which was being constructed in the Government controlled area of Kinniya terming the act as a violation of the cease-fire agreement.
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On June 30, the SLMM asked the LTTE to remove a camp, which was being constructed in the Government controlled area of Kinniya terming the act as a violation of the cease-fire agreement.
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July - 8 
Former Norwegian Ambassador and special peace envoy Jon Westborg met the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing chief Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi on July 8 reportedly in a bid to revive the currently stalled peace talks between the Government and the LTTE. The talks were unilaterally
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Former Norwegian Ambassador and special peace envoy Jon Westborg met the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing chief Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi on July 8 reportedly in a bid to revive the currently stalled peace talks between the Government and the LTTE. The talks were unilaterally ‘suspended’ by the LTTE after six rounds in April. ‘Interim Administration’ and possibilities to revive the talks, among other things, were discussed during the meeting. Earlier, Westborg also held talks with the LTTE representatives of the now defunct Sub Committee on Immediate Rehabilitation Need (SIHRN) and the Tamil Eelam Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO).
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July - 14 
According to media reports, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Tryggve Tellefsen arrived in Kilinochchi on July 14 during his three day visit to Vanni to obtain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) opinion over the report the SLMM had forwarded to both Government and the LTTE over th
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According to media reports, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Tryggve Tellefsen arrived in Kilinochchi on July 14 during his three day visit to Vanni to obtain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) opinion over the report the SLMM had forwarded to both Government and the LTTE over the incidents that occur on sea. Tellefsen also met LTTE political wing leader S P Thamilselvan and LTTE Peace Secretariat head S Pulithevan in Kilinochchi. The leaders also discussed, among other things, alleged cease-fire violations by the LTTE in Kinniya and their refusal to abide by the SLMM ruling over construction of camp by it there.
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July - 16 
SLMM chief Triggve Teleffsen held talks with ‘colonel’ Soosai, chief of LTTE’s "sea tigers" division, in Mullaitivu on July 16.
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SLMM chief Triggve Teleffsen held talks with ‘colonel’ Soosai, chief of LTTE’s "sea tigers" division, in Mullaitivu on July 16.
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October - 1 
A Liberation of Tigers Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegation led by its Political Wing leader S.P. Thamilselvan will leave for Ireland’s capital Dublin on a seven-day visit to reportedly finalise the Interim Administration proposals. The delegation is also expected to participate in a peace seminar organise
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A Liberation of Tigers Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegation led by its Political Wing leader S.P. Thamilselvan will leave for Ireland’s capital Dublin on a seven-day visit to reportedly finalise the Interim Administration proposals. The delegation is also expected to participate in a peace seminar organised by the Irish Government from October 5 to 10 in Dublin.
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November - 13 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran on November 13 assured the Norwegian facilitators, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Special Envoy Erik Solheim in Kilinochchi, that the LTTE remain committed to the peace process and cease-fire but insisted that political
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief Velupillai Prabhakaran on November 13 assured the Norwegian facilitators, Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgesen and Special Envoy Erik Solheim in Kilinochchi, that the LTTE remain committed to the peace process and cease-fire but insisted that political instability in the South must end for dialogue to resume. Prabhakaran while reaffirming the outfit’s commitment to the negotiations asked for a security guarantee for the LTTE’s political offices in the Government controlled areas and an assurance for the LTTE to continue the truce agreement which the Norwegians granted, LTTE political chief S.P. Thamilselvam later told the media.
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December - 10 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held extensive discussions on the peace process at the President House in Colombo on December 10. An unnamed Presidential aide said that the three-hour meeting focused primarily on issues concerning the peace process and the Gov
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held extensive discussions on the peace process at the President House in Colombo on December 10. An unnamed Presidential aide said that the three-hour meeting focused primarily on issues concerning the peace process and the Government's position on the proposals of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The meeting was reportedly held in response to a request made by the President at the previous meeting to outline the Premier’s stance on the LTTE's proposals for an Interim Self Governing Authority in the North-East region. However, the talks failed to end the month-old political deadlock.
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