Minister of Naval Affairs of the Indian Central Government G K Vasan stated that 2 points will be considered when deciding on India’s participation at CHOGM.

This would be the stance of the Tamilnadu Provincial government with regard to India’s participation at CHOGM and the steps taken by the Sri Lankan government for the benefit of the Tamils of Sri Lanka.

During Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Kurshid’s recent visit to Sri Lanka attention was drawn towards the welfare of the Tamils of Sri Lanka.

G K Vasan stated that recommendations made by the Indian External Affairs Minister were satisfactory.