Visits by Bala, Helgeson delayed
Norway, which is playing the role of facilitator in the peace talks between the Government and Tiger guerrillas, is to focus attention on developing southern Sri Lanka.

With this in mind, Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Vidar Helgeson, who is heading the facilitation efforts, had planned a visit to Hambantota later this week. However, the programme did not materialise since he has still not arrived in Sri Lanka.

Mr. Helgeson was due at the same time as Tiger guerrilla Chief negotiator Anton Balasingham and his Australian born wife, Adele Anne.

Dr. Balasingham was expected to arrive in Colombo last Thursday and board a Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter flight to the Wanni. However, the visit was called off at the eleventh hour.

See Situation Report by Iqbal Athas for details of how the visit of the Balasinghams was called off.

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