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for India but Norway to continue The groundwork for this visit was laid during a two-day trip to New Delhi by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera. He held talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who also holds the foreign minister portfolio. Earlier, President Rajapakse had planned to make an official working visit beginning December 10. Indian leaders had expressed their desire to accord Mr. Rajapakse a state welcome. Mr. Samaraweera’s visit to New Delhi also coincided with talks by government officials with their Indian counterparts. They were Foreign Secretary, H.M.G.S. Palihakkara and Secretary General of the Peace Secretariat, John Gunaratne. Their
talks coincided with another event. Norway’s Minister of International
Development (and Special Envoy) Erik Solheim who arrived in New
Delhi also held talks with Indian government officials. The Sunday
Times learns that Norway is certain to continue to play the role
of facilitator in the peace process. India is learnt to be in favour
of that role. |
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