Global Tamil Forum meets US Assistant Secretaries of State

Global Tamil Forum (GTF) officials met Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Nisha Biswal and Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, Tom Malonowski at the State Department in Washington DC on Friday to discuss ground realities in Sri Lanka.

The officials included President, Global Tamil Forum, Fr. S. J. Emmanuel and representatives from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany.

Discussions were particularly in relation to the North and the East. The steps that the Tamil Diaspora can take to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and economic development were also discussed.

A GTF spokesman said they are pleased with the understanding and encouragement shown by the US Government representatives.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Manpreet Singh Anand, DRL Office Director for South and Central Asia, Carmela Conroy and Senior Desk Officer for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, McKenzie Millar were also present.