US team sees progress for durable peace
The three member US government delegation in Sri Lanka observed that they have seen progress in many areas in the country on its path to reconciliation and establishment of durable peace with the implementation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations and National Action Plan.
They stated that they observed progress in areas such as de-mining, infrastructure development, rehabilitation, release of former LTTE combatants etc, but, would like to see the implementation of more LLRC recommendations and the National Action Plan.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State James Moore, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Vikram Singh and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jane Zimmerman who arrived in the country on Saturday made these observations yesterday at the Tri-DAS Press Conference at the American Centre, Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka. They said after 30 years of conflict, Sri Lanka is on a journey of building durable peace.
They said they went to Jaffna and saw progress as peace helps increase investment, spurs development,helps build infrastructure, and freedom of movement etc. One sees the baseline required to achieve sustainable peace. Every Sri Lankan should have a sense of justice and belonging.
James R Moore during his opening statement said they visited Colombo and Jaffna and had a meeting with Sri Lankan Government representatives, Defence and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, military commanders, political party representatives etc.
They said that they hope to meet Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, External Affairs Minister Prof. GL Peiris and Secretary to the President Lalith Weerathunga.
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