Statement by the Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference
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Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
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News story | Date: 28/04/2006 | Last updated: 11/11/2006
The Co-Chairs reiterated their deep concern at the recent deterioration of the situation in Sri Lanka, condemning all acts of violence and calling on this to stop, at the meeting in Oslo hosted by Minister of International Development, Mr. Erik Solheim. (28.04.06)
Statement by the Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference
28 April 2006
The Co-Chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference (the European Union and the Governments of Japan, the United States and Norway) met in Oslo on 28 April for consultations.
The purpose of the meeting was to assess the serious situation in Sri Lanka and examine how Co-Chairs could most effectively respond to it.
Co-Chairs reiterated their deep concern at the recent deterioration of the situation in Sri Lanka, condemning all acts of violence and calling on this to stop.
The Co-Chairs from the EU, Japan and USA reaffirmed their support to the Norwegian peace facilitators.
The Co-Chairs have decided to meet again in Tokyo to further discuss steps and concerted actions to encourage the parties to pursue a durable solution in Sri Lanka.
Minister of International Development, Mr. Erik Solheim (middle) hosted the meeting. Photo: Petter Foss, MFA