The SLMC was represented by its Leader and Justice Minister, Rauff Hakeem, and General Secretary, Hasen Ali, while the TNA was represented by Jaffna District MP, Mavai Senathiraja, M.A. Sumanthiran (National List), along with Batticaloa District MPs, C. Yogeswaran and P. Ariyanenthiran.
The current political situation of the Tamils and Muslims in the two provinces were discussed at this meeting.
Senathiraja told Ceylon Today the meeting was cordial and the two Parties were able to find solutions to various issues between the Tamil and Muslim communities in the Eastern Province.
“The SLMC and the TNA have agreed to continue with these talks in Colombo for greater cooperation between the two communities in the future,” Senathiraja said.
By Ananth Palakidnar
Ceylon Today