Rajiva Wijesinha

“ Though the battle against terrorism, as the international community has recognized, cannot be relaxed, simultaneously the Government is aware that it must move to a political solution to political problems, and assistance for this would be welcome. Instead therefore of indulging in polarizing pronouncements, we urge Nordic Ministers interested in the welfare of all Sri Lankans to assist both in confidence building measures amongst all ethnic groups in the country, and in promoting a sustainable peace through discussions and democratic practices that will ensure peaceful development for all. ”