Brussels, 20/12/2000 (Agence Europe) - On 18 December, the French Presiden made the follwong declaration on behalf of the EU:
"The EU is conscious of Sri Lanka's predicament. Apart from the consequences of the ethnic conflict which has been raging since 1983, shortcomings in government are also hampering the country's development. The EU sent an observer mission to Sri Lanka to demonstrate its support for the democratic process at the last general elections on 10 October 2000. The European...