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In a wide-ranging visit to Sri Lanka, US Special Representative for Racial Equality and Justice, Desirée Cormier Smith, met with Muslim and Tamil representatives during her first official trip to South Asia in this newly established role. During her visit she met with community leaders, civil society actors, members of parliament and journalists.   Tamils

The 13th Amendment provides for devolution of power to the Tamil community. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- By PTI COLOMBO: India has once again pressed for the devolution of power to the provinces under the 13th Amendment (13A) of the Sri Lankan Constitution and the system of provincial councils as a meaningful step towards better representation of the islands Tamil minority. During a meeting with Eastern Provinces former chief minister Sivanesaturai Chandrakanthan and former lawmaker Vin...

Last Updated: Jaishankar Discusses Role Of Provincial Councils With Tamil Leaders In Lanka EAM S Jaishankar met the Tamil leadership in Sri Lanka and discussed issues pertaining to the development and devolution and the role of provincial councils External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met the Tamil leadership in Sri Lanka and discussed issues pertaining to the development and devolution and the role of provincial councils as part of national reconciliation. The meeting assumed...