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India for undivided Sri Lanka India remains committed to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka and continues to maintain an abiding interest in its security, said the joint communique issued at the conclusion of President Mahinda Rajapakse's State visit to India. The two sides agreed that an enduring solution can emerge only through internal political processes that promote consensus and reconciliation. "The Indian side expressed the hope that a political settlement of the ethnic issue based on devolution, openness, transparency and inclusivity would emerge through negotiations between the parties concerned so as to ensure a peaceful and bright future for all Sri Lankans in an undivided and democratic Sri Lanka", said the communique. The Indian side welcomed the Sri Lankan Government's offer for early resumption of peace talks and both sides emphasised the need for strict observance of the ceasefire and immediate resumption of talks aimed at strengthening the ceasefire. |
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