Keynote Speech National Conference On Reconciliation

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00:00 - 13:00 LTTE atrocities, economic impact of terror, peace talks 1987-1990

15:00 - 30:00 Eelam war 2005-2009, post war prospects and development

30:00 - 45:00 challenges, LTTE rumps, future threats, allegations, reconciliation

45:00 - 55:00 Military as professionals, human rights training in military

Great speech, clear, detailed.

Most important reconciliation is reconciliation between Rajapaksas and Fonseka. It is critical for Sri Lanka's future. It is not impossible if Karuna, KP could.

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Excellent speech by Defence Secretary of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan born Canadian from Toronto.

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Nov 25 (DN) 'External solutions not for Sri Lanka' Sri Lanka as a sovereign nation with a rich culture and a proud heritage does not need external guidance to achieve post conflict reconciliation. This will be achieved through an organic, local effort consistent with our culture and our values, and not based on external ideals imposed by others, Def Sec Gotabhaya R said. He was delivering the keynote address at the inaugural National Conference on Reconciliation at the L. Kadirgamar Institute