http://www.hirunews.lk Tuesday, 11 October 2011
The Tamil National Alliance prepares to discuss with the U.S with regard to obtaining political solutions for the Tamil community of this country.Speaking to our News Team, the Batticaloa District Parliamentarian of the Tamil National Alliance R. Ariyanendran stated that a group of 4 representatives is scheduled to leave the island on the 25th of October to discuss with this regard.
This group of representatives is scheduled to meet a group of senior officials of the U.S State Department.
It is mentioned that the U.S State Department will be made aware with regard to the discussions between the Tamil National Alliance and the government while discussions will also be held with the U.S Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
However, a discussion was held between the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake and the Tamil National Alliance.
Sources further revealed that the Tamil National Alliance is scheduled to tour in the U.S in response to an invitation made by the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake.
It is also revealed that the group of representatives of the Tamil National Alliance is scheduled to tour Canada apart from touring the U.S.
Meanwhile, the U.S states that its government is prepared to give its fullest support in strengthening the Sri Lankan economy.
Foreign media reported that measures will be taken to provide 14.7 million U.S dollars to Sri Lanka under the U.S aid programme.