"...The statement comes in the wake of the recent agreement between Colombo and the LTTE that they would explore a ``federal model'' to reach a solution within the framework of a united Sri Lanka. There are serious concerns about the political shape of any power-sharing model as well as its ground-level implementation. Apart from the domestic issues involved, the serious question of the extradition of the LTTE leader, V. Pirabaharan, a key accused and proclaimed offender in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, is of primary concern to any post-conflict scenario."

"...It is well known that the government of India will not accommodate the concept of a homeland.."

"Under no circumstances would the Congress(I) agree to Pirabaharan getting any formal high office or position in the new set up in the North-East of Sri Lanka" 

"..It has come to light that a consignment of radio broadcasting equipment consigned to the Embassy of the Royal Norwegian Government in Sri Lanka, but intended for the use of the LTTE, was recently received and cleared from the Port of Colombo without payment of customs duty..."

"Be cautious to ensure Norwegian facilitation"

"... To gain access to the "strategic jewel" that is Trincomalee, one of the world's biggest natural deep harbors, Washington has "persuaded" India to step in as its proxy to extend its influence over the port without overtly arousing suspicion of superpower hegemony...To make this move possible, the US, as part of establishing its long-term presence in Asia, has successfully pressured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) - who have been fighting for nearly two decades for an independent homeland - to persevere in their peace talks with the Sri Lankan government.."