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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7718

17 May 2000
THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) eu/sri lanka
EU declares itself concerned at intensification of conflict in Sri Lanka - In favour of a cease-fire and a negotiated settlement

Brussels, 16/05/2000 (Agence Europe) - The Presidency has published the following declaration on Sri Lanka:

"The European Union is deeply concerned about the increasing intensity of the conflict in Sri Lanka and the serious effect this is having on the country, its people and economy. The EU calls upon both parties in this tragic, long-running conflict to cease hostilities and begin negotiations with a view to securing a peaceful solution of the conflict. The EU remains both parties of...

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