The United States Tuesday urged Sri Lankas Tamil rebel movement to end violence and engage in peace talks with the Colombo government. At least 40 government military personnel have been killed this month in an upsurge of violence.
US, Norway express concern over violence
The US and Norway have expressed deep concern over the recent increase in violence in Sri Lanka.
The United States expressing deep concern on Tuesday over rising violence, called on the Government and the LTTE to embrace peace and work together.
India, Sri Lanka say peace talks with Tamil rebels should begin as
soon as possible
India and Sri Lanka on Wednesday called for the early resumption of peace talks with Tamil rebels to prevent the island republic from plunging back into civil war, an Indian official said.
SL President and Indian PM discuss peace process and
security situation
President Mahinda Rajapakse and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh discussed
the Sri Lankan peace process, the security and political situation, the Ceasefire
Agreement between the government and the LTTE and economic