FM congratulates new Indian External Affairs Minister

Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama in a telephone conversation with the new External Affairs Minister of India, S.M. Krishna, congratulated him personally.

This conversation took place after Minister Bogollagama sent a letter of felicitation to his new Indian counterpart.

Minister Bogallagama thanked India for its consistent and substantial support for the welfare of the displaced people in the North, Minister S.M. Krishna was also briefed on the recent visit to Sri Lanka, of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon.

Bogollagama said a political solution that would satisfy all communities will be found and reiterated the commitment of the Government to implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

He stressed that efforts are being made to restore democracy and hold elections in the North.

He also referred to the 180 day plan formulated to ease the pressure on transit villages for displaced people and resettle them.

The Ministers agreed that to further promote bilateral relations covering the diverse spheres of common interest, the early convening of the Indo - Lanka Joint Commission is essential.