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Govt, LTTE delegates for ceasefire by Rohan Mathes The Government and the LTTE reiterated their fullest commitment to the ceasefire and their support to the work of the SLMM, at a meeting in Vavuniya last Friday, chaired by the SLMM Head Major General Trond Furuhovde. The SLMM Media spokesman Jon Oscar told the Sunday Observer that at the meeting which was headed by Major General P. Kulathunge for the GOSL and Vavuniya Political Wing Head Gnanavel of the LTTE, they had discussed and agreed on how to curb and prevent violence and increase cooperation between the parties. They had agreed on various practical steps to be taken to ensure the return to normalcy in Vavuniya. The parties agreed to strengthen their dialogue with the intent of averting future incidents and to facilitate confidence-building measures. They had also agreed to consolidate the cooperation between the parties pertaining to law and order issues and the implementation of the CFA sans violations, in order to strengthen the safety and security of the general public. The GOSL and the Tigers had also agreed to hold daily meetings which would be chaired by the SLMM, during the 'Heroes Day' week, with agreement for the parties to coordinate and share information pertinent to the commemoration events. The confiscated amplifier equipment, banners and LTTE flags would be returned to the LTTE via the SLMM. "The LTTE agrees that they will adhere fully to the laws of Sri Lanka while being in GOSL controlled areas and will cooperate fully with the Armed Forces, to ensure compliance. The parties also re-state they will respect and display understanding for each other's commemorative days and religious celebrations", the SLMM spokesman added. The GOSL delegation also consisted Brigadier General Staff, Brigadier Rajapakse, Wanni Range DIG Mahinda Beddawela, SP Neville Guruge and SP Ranjith Kasthurirathna. |
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