51.   The government has been pressing the LTTE to begin substantive political negotiations but the Tigers have been insisting on resolving their outstanding economic issues first.

52.   The government of President Chandrika Kumarantunga has held three rounds of preparatory talks with the LTTE but no dates have yet been set for substantive political negotiations.

53.   The government of President Chandrika Kumaratunga has held three rounds of preparatory talks with the LTTE but no dates have yet been finalised for substantive political negotiations.