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JVP admits meeting US Ambassador
The Marxist JVP this week admitted that they have met the US Ambassador in Sri Lanka - contrary to to a previous decision not to meet with the Americans - where they have stated their position on the peace process.

The Sunday Times learns that it was their leader Somawansa Amarasinghe who led the JVP delegation for the meeting. The JVP explained its position to the US as well as the Japanese Ambassadors regarding the peace process and that they was ready for talks, but 'not on the basis of the LTTE's ISGA' proposals.

The JVP reacting to a statement by the Donor co-chairs said they had explained the position in what they called 'extensive and extremely cordial discussions with the US, and Japanese Ambassadors'.

'We also pointed out the need for democracy and human rights in the North and East, the LTTE operating as a fascist dictatorship, is completely at variance with the democratic reality and ideals of the US, Japan and the EU', the JVP response said.

Earlier the co-chairs had expressed 'deep concern' on what they called 'the ongoing JVP-led actions against the peace process and Norway's efforts as facilitator'.

"The representatives expressed bewilderment that a member party of the UPFA could engage in such a campaign in absolute contradiction to the clearly stated position of the President and the Government that they endorse and support the Norwegian role", the statement by the co-chairs said.

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