President, Archbishop discuss Madhu Peace Zone proposal

Archbishop of Colombo Rt. Rev. Oswald Gomis met President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday for a discussion on bolstering security measures in the newly liberated Silavathura and also in Mannar.

They discussed the welfare of residents of these areas and the problems they face. The resettlement of displaced persons was also taken up.

The Archbishop and the President also discussed the possibility of declaring the Madhu Church area as a Peace Zone.

Mannar Bishop Rt Rev. Rayappu Joseph and Madhu Church Administrator Rt Rev. Emilus Pillai also participated in the discussion.