President reviews Northern development [October 19 2010]

President Mahinda Rajapaksa chaired the development progress review meeting of the Northern Province at the auditorium of the Security Forces Headquarters in Wanni today. Over 1,000 top Government officials, including Northern Province Governor Major General G. A. Chandrasiri participated.

The President discussed the progress of the development projects currently being implemented in Jaffna, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Mannar districts as well as the projects to be implemented.

President Rajapaksa requested them to treat the civilians in the region who had suffered immense hardships due to terrorism for three decades with kindness and respect when they come seeking assistance for their various needs. He urged the officials to provide speedy solutions for the problems faced by the people in the Northern Province regardless of their race or cast. Issues relating to the development of the infrastructure and the fishing industry too were discussed.