The United States has repeatedly asserted that a lasting, sustainable peace can best be achieved if the Sri Lankan Government works now to reach a political solution that addresses the aspirations of all Sri Lankans, including Sinhalese, Tamils, and Muslims.
Stressing the need for a political solution in Sri Lanka.
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