A meeting between the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was held this afternoon (Nov. 19) at the Presidential Secretariat, following a request made by the TNA.

Discussions focused on the Provincial Council elections and the need for a new Constitution. President Dissanayake stated that the Government believes longstanding issues faced by the people of the Northern and Eastern Provinces can no longer be addressed through outdated political solutions. Therefore, it is necessary to move towards a new political framework and the support of everyone is essential in that process, the President emphasized.

The meeting also included discussions on long-standing regional issues such as fisheries disputes, land concerns and the need for improved infrastructure and development in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. At the same time, the President issued immediate directives to the relevant officials to ensure that solutions will be implemented for certain issues raised by the TNA representatives.

TNA representatives noted that their party is prepared to extend full cooperation to any government project aimed at the development of the Northern Province.

Furthermore, former Member of Parliament and Attorney-at-Law M. A. Sumanthiran stated that the TNA, as a political party representing the Tamil people, is ready to support any government decision taken against extremism.  

TNA Members of Parliament S. Rasamanickam, P. Sathiyalingam, G.Srinesan, S. Sridharan, T. Raviharan, K. Kodishwaran, K. S. Kugathasan, together with former MPs Attorney-at-Law M. A. Sumanthiran and C. V. K. Sivagnanam, participated in the discussion.  

Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Mr. Roshan Gamage were also present.

(President’s Media Division)