Sri Lanka, April 7 -- The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence.

During the meeting, extensive discussions were held on the progress of previous deliberations, as well as on issues raised by Members of Parliament representing the Northern Province as well as both government and opposition parties.

Particular attention was given to challenges arising in the release of lands held by security forces in the Northern and Eastern Provinces and in reopening closed road sections, along with possible constructive solutions, the President's Media Division said in a statement.

The President also inquir...