ICRC's Director of Operations, Dominic Stillhart held discussions with Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Foreign minister Mangala Samaraweera when he visited Sri Lanka last week.

As a result of these discussions, the ICRC is to resume operations across the island after their operations were limited by the previous government.

Speaking during an interview on what support the ICRC can give to the Sri Lankan authorities and families of missing persons, Stillhart has said, "My visit to Sri Lanka was an opportunity to renew the ICRC's commitment to support the authorities, as they go through the process of clarifying the fate of missing persons. While acknowledging the importance of an accountability process, the need for families to know the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones is no less important and should not be forgotten."

"During the meetings in Sri Lanka, a proposal to set up an independent process to clarify the fate of missing persons was discussed and was positively received by government officials. This is a long-term effort that requires sustained political commitment," he added.