New Delhi: India has stressed to the Sri
Lankan government "the necessity" of reaching a political
settlement acceptable to all the communities there, including
the Tamils.
"The government is of the view that the conclusion of
the military operations in Sri Lanka provides an opportunity
to make a new beginning and pursue a lasting political
settlement in Sri Lanka," External Affairs Minister S M
Krishna said while replying to a written question.
He said the way forward lies in a peacefully
negotiated political settlement within the framework of a
united Sri Lanka acceptable to all the communities there,
including the Tamils.
"The necessity of reaching a political settlement has
been stressed to the Sri Lankan government," he informed.
India has taken several initiatives to provide
humanitarian relief assistance to IDPs (Internally Displaced
People) and civilians affected by the conflict in Northern Sri
Lanka, including 5200 tons of shelter material and 70,000
agricultural starter's packs.
PTI
First Published: Wednesday, March 03, 2010, 18:17