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Prime Ministerial Private Office files

PREM19/1395
Sri Lanka (Internal situation; UK/Sri Lankan relations; aid to Sri Lanka) (Part 1)

Document type: File list item
Source: TNA, PREM19 series
Release date: 2014 Jan 3
Classification: Secret
Page count: 354
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83 Nov 22 Tu Major Sri Lanka: UKHC New Delhi record of conversations (MT, Gandhi; Wade-Gery, Acland, Gopalaswami Parthasarathy) [prospects for a Sri Lanka settlement] [declassified Jan 2014]
84 Sep 3 Mo Major Sri Lanka: UKHC Colombo telegram 406 to FCO (0855Z) ("Sri Lanka: Internal Security") [reports of military attacks on civilians] [declassified Jan 2014]
84 Aug 17 Fr Major Sri Lanka: UKHC Colombo telegram 363 to FCO (0525Z) ("Sri Lanka: Internal Security") [John Nicholas, President Jayewardene: record of conversation: "President is greatly concerned at Indian government's attitude... wants friendly governments to be aware of real position"] [declassified Jan 2014]
83 Jul 29 Fr Major Sri Lanka: UKHC Colombo telegram 188 to FCO (1125Z) ("Sri Lanka: possible request for military aid") [Justin Nason, Abdul Hameed: record of conversation: Hameed "clearly disappointed" with UK stance] [declassified Jan 2014]
83 Aug 17 We Major Sri Lanka: Tim Flesher note to MT (President Jayewardene: request to postpone State Visit to UK) [MT: "Wise decision!"] [declassified Jan 2014]
81 May 20 We Minor Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka High Commission letter to No.10 (Vesak Greetings from Prime Minister Premasada) [cover letter only] [declassified Jan 2014]
82 Oct 15 Fr Major Sri Lanka: Pym PS letter to No.10 ("Sri Lanka: Presidential Election") [analysis of candidates; draft MT message of congratulations in event of Jayewardene victory] [declassified Jan 2014]
83 Jun 8 We Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Premadasa message to MT (Vesak greetings) [greetings card] [declassified Jan 2014]
84 Aug 20 Mo Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Premadasa letter to MT (UK/Sri-Lanka relations) [inauguration of Victoria Dam; development projects] [declassified Jan 2014]
83 Jun 29 We Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Premadasa letter to MT (invitation to visit Sri Lanka) [renewal of invitation & congratulations on General Election victory] [declassified Jan 2014]
82 May 18 Tu Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Premadasa letter to MT (International Year of Shelter for the Homeless) [anticipation of UK support for 1987 activities] [declassified Jan 2014]
82 Aug 16 Mo Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Premadasa letter to MT (International Year for the Homeless) [request for UK pledge to contribute to costs] [declassified Jan 2014]
82 Feb 16 Tu Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Premadasa letter to MT ("International Year of Shelter for the Homeless") [request for UK financial assistance in funding for 1987] [declassified Jan 2014]
84 Jun 9 Sa Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Gandhi letter to MT (Sri Lanka) ["We hope that you will use your influence to persuade President Jayewardene to... [make] constructive suggestions at the All Parties Conference"] [declassified Jan 2014]
84 Apr 4 We Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Gandhi letter to MT (Sri Lanka) ["The escalating situation... calls for immediate action and it would be good if you could use your great influence"] [declassified Jan 2014]
83 Aug 4 Th Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Gandhi letter to MT (Sri Lanka) ["brief explanation of my Government's attitude towards the [recent] events"] [declassified Jan 2014]
84 Jul 14 Sa Major Sri Lanka: Prime Minister Gandhi letter to MT (constitutional reform in Sri Lanka) [record of her conversation with President Jayewardene] [declassified Jan 2014]
82 Dec 6 Mo Major Sri Lanka: President Jayewardene message to MT (re-election as President of Sri Lanka) [thanks for MT message of congratulations] [declassified Jan 2014]
79 May 21 Mo Major Sri Lanka: President Jayewardene letter to MT (UK aid to Sri Lanka) [visit of special envoys; programme of economic development; waiver of loans] [declassified Jan 2014]
80 Apr 23 We Major Sri Lanka: President Jayewardene letter to MT (Sri Lanka Aid Group) [overview of progress in Sri Lankan economic development; request for ongoing UK support] [declassified Jan 2014]