The decision by the Government to engage with the Diaspora and get them involved in some of the post war activities in Sri Lanka has drawn mixed reactions.
Sri Lanka is keen to engage all diaspora groups including Tamils in reconciliation efforts, Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera has said stressing the new government does not want the country to return to another bloody conflict.
The once anti-Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora is likely to issue a statement renouncing violence and separatism, the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, told parliament here on Friday.
The Opposition yesterday demanded to know from the govt whether Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera had obtained prior permission from the President, the Prime Minister or the Cabinet of Ministers to have talks with the members of Global Tamil Forum, a banned pro-LTTE terrorist group in London.
South Africa's Transformation Initiative convened a meeting in London, with the participation of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) , the Global Tamil Forum(GTF) and the Sri Lankan Government, on solving humanitarian problems in the North and East.
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera was also present during the dialogue, the country’s main Tamil party, the Tamil National Alliance, said. Sri Lanka’s new government has held talks with Tamil diaspora groups in London, discussing at length needs of those displaced during the war against the LTTE.
The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) met in London last weekend in the presence of the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, to discuss issues faced by Tamils in war-ravaged Sri Lanka.
The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) extends its congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on being elected as the 9th President of Sri Lanka. Starting from a humble origin and remaining as a peoples’ person all through his political journey, President Dissanayake’s achievements will inspire a new generation of youth from all backgrounds to dream big.
The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is saddened by the passing of Dr. Wickramabahu Karunaratne and would like to extend its condolences to his family and all those who were fortunate to have crossed path with him.
The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) is deeply saddened by the passing of the Tamil elder statesman R. Sampanthan on June 30, 2024. We express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the departed leader and all those mourning the loss of Mr. Sampanthan.
The Sangha for Better Sri Lanka (SBSL) and the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) are saddened by the untoward incidents that took place during the Maha Shiva Rathri Event (March 8, 2024) at Vedukkunari Aathi Sivan Temple in the North of Sri Lanka.
Nagarkot, Nepal - 27th April 2023