IDCTE meets with Norwegian policy makers with TNPF

IDCTE was pleased to advance our dialogue with Norwegian policymakers today in Oslo, alongside the TNPF delegation led by MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam from Jaffna. During these engagements, we met with members of the Norwegian Parliament from across the political spectrum, representing both the government and the opposition. These included Bjørnar Moxnes (Rødt Party), Marian Abdi Hussein (SV Party), and Kamzy Gunaratnam and Tellef Inge Mørland (Labour Party), as well as Norwegian politicians of Tamil origin.

In our discussions, we briefed policymakers on the intentions of the NPP/JVP government, with particular focus on accountability, human rights, and the draft Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), which is intended to repeal and replace the PTA. We also reiterated the important role Norway must continue to play, given its historical involvement in the peace process.

IDCTE will continue to lead regular engagements to ensure Norwegian policymakers position aligns with right of Eelam Tamils and supports international accountability mechanisms and ensures bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka is conditional on human rights.