Canada pledged its assistance to Sri Lanka's post conflict development, acknowledging that Sri Lanka had gone through an extremely difficult period with terrorism for nearly three decades, the pledge was made by Deepak Obhrai, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada during a meeting with Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama.
He observed that the IDP facilities are fulfilling the needs and noted that the process of improving the conditions were ongoing. He opined that the resettlement of the displaced at the earliest would positively contribute to the reconciliation process.
He recalled the manner in which the Members of the Canadian Parliament refused to meet with the demonstrators who blatantly exhibited insignia of the proscribed organization. Obhrai observed that such action demonstrated Canada's commitment to Sri Lanka's fight against terrorism.
Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai stated that following the visit to the IDP camps and the discussions held with Sri Lankan officials and other agencies he had been able to get a better understanding about the ground situation in Sri Lanka.
The Foreign Minister explained that the Government of Sri Lanka is investing heavily in the north to rebuild infrastructure and carry out de-mining to enable the displaced to return to their original habitat.
Courtesy: PRIU
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