Durable political solution key to development in post-conflict /* Sri Lanka */

Interview with Renton de Alwis Former Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism, Writer and Social Activist
24 May 2009 Addressing the aspirations and grievances of all communities, as well as finding a lasting political solution, is essential for long-term development in the wake of the end of the long-running conflict between Sri Lankan troops and separatist rebels, according to a joint statement issued by the Government of the South Asian nation and the United Nations.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, at the invitation of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, wrapped up his visit during which he met with top officials and others, visited camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and flew over the former conflict zone to the country yesterday.

Addressing reporters yesterday, Mr. Ban characterized his visit to the IDP sites at Manik Farm as very sobering.
His mission to Sri Lanka sought to promote progress in three key areas: immediate humanitarian relief reintegration and reconstruction and an equitable political solution.

In the joint statement also issued yesterday, Mr. Rajapaksa and Mr. Ban agreed that following last week's end of military operations against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the country has entered a new post-conflict phase and faces many obstacles relating to relief, rehabilitation, resettlement and reconciliation.

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Source : YaTV

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