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LTTE Still Active Abroad

THOUGH the terrorist outfit LTTE was defeated we still face challenges after the war. We still discuss security concerns with Indian officials openly, Mass Media and Communication Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Addressing a press conference at the information ministry auditorium, Colombo, he said some diaspora elements and UN human Rights High Commissioner Navaneethan Pillay were supporting the LTTE .

Yet he appreciated the Indian government’s stand on the LTTE banning them for another two years which was beneficial for Sri Lanka.

The international network of the LTTE is still active. The government will take appropriate action when necessary. it cannot be taken within a day or two, he explained. Bi-lateral relations with the Indian Government was growing stronger and President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s visit to India in the near future would pave way to discuss about the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which would be signed in December this year, he said.

Three new agreements would be signed and a mutual exchange of broadcasting and television crew for training from both countries would benefit the two countries, Rambukwella explained.

Sri Lanka’s foreign policy was excellent during the past and we had acted in a responsible manner during Indo-Pakistan problems and Indo-China conflicts.

Even though some elements were trying to sabotage film stars attending the IIFA ceremony we would face such situations. After all we have faced a war he noted. In the history of IIFA ceremonies, all these film stars had not attended the ceremonies which were held in Africa or the UK or in any other country, he said smilingly answering a question from the media. (Courtesy : Daily News)