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German's ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr Jürgen Morhard, met with the bishop of Jaffna this week, and held discussions about the ongoing concerns of the Tamil people.
Speaking to reporters about the meeting, the Bishop said that Dr Morhard had discussed a variety of issues.
"The ambassador asked whether the visit by the prime minster to the North happened in a way that led to distrust?", the bishop told reporters, stating that he had replied: “The visit by prime minister to North may have pleased the people. However, the lack of interest shown by the prime minister to meet with the Chief Minister of North would not have pleased the people."
The bishop said he had speculated that the reason for him not showing any interest to meet with the North chief minister "may have been a difference in their policies and personalities".
Stating that the change in government had also been discussed, the bishop told reporters he had stressed to the ambassador that Tamils and Muslims, who played a role in bringing the new government, should also have a stake in it.
The prime minister's pledge of releasing the 1000 acres of land in Palali previously confiscated by the Sri Lankan military raised hopes in the Tamil people, the bishop also added.
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