LTTE carders

Speaking to sandeyshaya on recent comments on LTTE perpetrated violence by the US ambassador Jeoffrey Lunstead, Sampanthan said that violence is not something that happens from one side.

He said “we denounce violence and should remember that both parties are responsible”

Development

In his address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka Ambassador Lunstead said there can be a role for the LTTE in future development of Sri Lanka only if it returns to the peace table and renounces terrorism.

The parliamentarian stressed that the LTTE has always attempted to participate in the development process and it is the government that has not been able to accommodate them.

“The LTTE participated in a number of consultations on resettlement but nothing has happened .The government has not been able to implement even the P-toms presented by them for Tsunami rehabilitation”

When asked about the deadlock on the peace talks due to disagreement on the venue between the government and the LTTE Sampanthan said that both parties should come to an agreement soon.

He said, “that's what the people want”

The Government says its willing to participate in peace talks held in any where in Asia while the LTTE says that initially talks should be held in Oslo, Norway.