The country which has suffered enough for decades due to this meaningless war needs a viable political solution to have peace. It could only be achieved through a constructive dialogue, not with a disastrous war. Hence we at the Conference wishes all success to the proposed talks and we are very happy about it. Highly commended Internationally renowned film director Dr. Lester James Peries said any effort aimed at reaching peace should be highly commended. If anyone is helping us with genuine thoughts to solve our longstanding, burning national issue we must welcome that.
Battles can solve nothing.
We must talk and identify the grievances of others. We must get the support of an independent body to break the deadlock that has created a barrier between these two communities, said General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Rauf Hakeem. Almost the entire population, mainly those who voted for the UNP and the PA, expressed their desire to have a negotiated political settlement. The pledge of both the main candidates was peace. LTTE should respond General Secretary of the Ceylon Federation of Labour S. Siriwardhana said the LTTE should respond to the Norwegian attempt in a constructive manner immediately.