Australian envoy briefed on reconciliation process

Sri Lankan achievements on resettlement and infrastructure development have not been properly projected to the international community, said Special Envoy of the Australian Prime Minister John McCarthy. While meeting Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa during his recent visit to Sri Lanka McCarthy said that it is time for Sri Lanka to make concrete moves to project a correct picture to the international community on the developments.

During the discussion Minister Rajapaksa has reiterated that the resettlement process will be completed by December 31 this year, said Kapila Ariyawansa, Director (Media) of the Economic Development Ministry, commenting on the special discussion. The Minister also pointed that Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu have started returning to Sri Lanka, particularly after the commencement of the ferry service.

Kathy Klugman, Australian High Commissioner in Colombo was also present.

- DY