Govt ready to declare stance over peace talks with LTTE
 

by Bharatha Malawaraarachchi and Ranil Wijayapala

The Government is ready to declare its stance with regard to the peace talks with the LTTE as the UPFA Government maintains a transparent policy in this regard, Leader of the House, Health, Nutrition and Uva Wellassa Development Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said yesterday.

Responding to a question by Jathika Hela Urumaya Parliament group leader Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thera, de Silva said he would make a comprehensive statement explaining the UPFA Government's stance on peace talks within this week.

Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thera raising a question in Parliament urged the Government to reveal the Government's stance with regard to the peace talks with the LTTE in the backdrop of the assassination of Lakshman Kadirgamar.