A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for the July 29, 1987, accord to resolve the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, and commending those who have contributed to the success of this effort.

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Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) expressing the hope that a new era of good will and cooperation among nations of the region will result from the July 29, 1987, agreement between Sri Lanka and India concerning the Sri Lankan civil war; (2) urging the President to convey to President Jayewardene of Sri Lanka and Prime Minister Gandhi of India the congratulations of the American people as they proceed to implement the agreement; (3) commending those Sinhalese and Tamil leaders who have agreed to abide by the principals set forth in the agreement; and (4) applauding the agreement which makes possible the resolving of humanitarian issues. Declares that the United States should work with other nations to establish an international fund or other multilateral effort to provide additional resources for rehabilitation and reconstruction in Sri Lanka.

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  summary · EN · 7 August 1987

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