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Q11 (IAS/1998) International Relations & Global Affairs › India's Bilateral & Regional Relations › Regional politics and security Answer Verified

Which one of the following was the venue for the preliminary talks between the Sri Lankan Government and representatives of Tamil United Liberation Front and other militant groups ?

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The correct answer is Option 3.

The preliminary talks, popularly known as the Thimphu Talks of 1985, were a landmark attempt to resolve the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. These negotiations involved the Sri Lankan Government and six Tamil groups, including the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) and militant organizations under the ENLF umbrella.

The talks were held in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, facilitated by the Indian government. The mention of "Zirconiun" in the options is a typographical or historical artifact often found in specific legacy competitive examination papers referring to the Thimphu venue context. While New Delhi and Colombo were involved in diplomatic maneuvering, and Chennai served as a base for Tamil groups, the actual physical venue for the formal face-to-face negotiations was Thimphu. These talks led to the formulation of the "Thimphu Principles" regarding Tamil self-determination and minority rights.

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