§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) when he last had discussions with representatives of the government of Sri Lanka; where these discussions took place; what topics were addressed; and if he will make a statement; [131831]
(2) when he last had discussions with representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; where these discussions took place; what topics were addressed; and if he will make a statement; [131832]
(3) when he last had discussions with (a) representatives of the US Government, (b) representatives of the governments of the EU member states, (c) representatives of the EU Commission, (d) representatives of the UN, (e) representatives of non-governmental organisations, (f) representatives of the government of Sri Lanka and (g) representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam concerning the resumption of negotiations between the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; and if he will make a statement. [131833]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienDuring my visit to Colombo in January this year, I met with a wide range of interlocutors including representatives of a number of the governments, multi-lateral and non-governmental organisations listed. In London in September I met Professor G. L. Peiris, Sri Lankan Minister for Constitutional Affairs and Government Chief Negotiator; prior to that I met him in March. I also met with Milinda Moragoda, Sri Lankan Minister for Economic Reform, Science and Technology in June. I discussed the peace process with both ministers.
I have not met with representatives of the LTTE.