UNP LTTE SEACRET TALKS

      General

This information came to light in a conversation Bradmon Weerakoon, a former Secretary of the Prime Minister, Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena and former Norwegian Ambassador Westbourg had with Pulidevan of the LTTE. The telephone conversation revealed how Mr. Weerakoon, who served as the then Prime Minister Ranil Wickramsinghe’s secretary, had extended facilities for the LTTE to secure this equipment. Information on many transactions of Mr. Wickramsinghe with the LTTE leadership was disclosed in this conversation. Another plan by Mr. Wickramasinghe to grant an interim administration to the LTTE via the parliament was also mentioned. It was disclosed that Norway had footed the bill of the satellite equipment. Several newspapers had reported the information, which surfaced in this discussion. Meanwhile, Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle in an interview with the “Rivira” newspaper said a CD of the conversation was secured from a shop in London loyal to the LTTE.

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