Akashi assures continuing Japanese assistance
The Special Peace Envoy of Japan Yasushi Akashi
has expressed Japan's continuing commitment to Sri Lanka with the
assurance of continuing economic assistance. Akashi has made this
assurance during extensive talks with President Mahinda Rajapaksa
yesterday. The talks lasted for more than 45 minutes.
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'Mihin may take over Indian routes from SriLankan'
Mihin Lanka, a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Government, is likely to take over some of the Indian routes from
SriLankan Airlines. This move could be the result of the Sri Lankan
Government's proposed buyout of Emirates Airlines stake in the
national carrier, SriLankan Airlines and subsequent restructuring of
the airline.
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Indian help vital to resolve ethnic issue
Minister Chandrasekaran tells The Hindu:
Community Development and Social Inequity
Eradication Minister P. Chandrasekaran said it was time for India to
reconsider its position on the Sri Lankan ethnic issue. Instead of
remaining a mere observer, it should involve itself in the matter,
Chandrasekaran told The Hindu.
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