| The nearly three- decades long armed conflict between Sri Lankan forces and LTTE came to an end in may 2009. During the course of the conflict, India supported the right of the government of Sri Lanka to act against terrorist forces. At the same time, it conveyed at the highest level its deep concern at the plight of the mostly Tamil civilian population, emphasizing that their right and welfare should not get enmeshed in hostilities against the LTTE. |