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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
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