Den engelske ordlyd af aftalen mellem den danske og srilankanske regering om modtagelse af afviste og tvangsudviste tamilske asylsøgere. ( Modtaget d. 5.9.98 fra um) :
Den 18. August 1998
Sir,
I have the honour to refer to the discussions held by representatives of our two govemments
concerning the Arrangement between the Government of Denmark and the Government of the
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka relating to the repatriation of Sri Lankan nationals,
who do not or do no longer have the right of residence in Denmark.
In light of the understandings reached in those discussions I have the honour to propose, on
behalf of the Government of Denmark, the following to regulate the repatriation of Sri Lankan
nationals, who do not or do no longer have the right of residence in Denmark:
1. Both parties accept that Sri Lankan nationals who do not or no longer have the right of
residence in Denmark will return in conditions of safety and dignity.
2. Both parties accept that the repatriation referred to in paragraph 1, willl be carried out in a
phased manner and in any event not exceed 350 persons for the first year. Both parties will
review this number after the lapse of one year from the date of exchange of these letters. Sri
Lankan citizens returning home on their valid original Passports issued by the Competent Sri
Lankan Authorities will not be counted within this number.
3. The Government of Sri Lanka will accept persons whom the Danish authorities decide to
return subject to the availability of acceptable proof that such persons are in fact citizens of Sri
Lanka. The Danish authorities shall ensure that the attached questionnaire will be completed
to the fullest extent possible in respect of each returnee, induding retumees who refuse to
cooperate in this process. In respect of such returnees whose Sri Lankan nationality is
established, the Sri Lankan authorities will issue valid travet documents prior to their
departure such as a passport or other document of identity as may be determined by the
Competent Sri Lankan Authorities.
4. Both parties will consult each other whenever there are compelling circumstances which
make it necessary to consider farther measures in the itnplementation of this arrangement.
5. Upon the conclusion of the exchange of letters between the Danish Minister for Foreign
Affairs and the Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Competent
Authorities of the two countries will mutually work out the necessary practical modalities
within the framework of this arrangement for its itnplementation.
If this proposal is acceptable to the Govemment of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka, I have the farther honour to suggest that this letter and Your Excellencys letter in reply
shall constitute an Arrangement between our two Governments which shall enter into force on
the date of Your Excellency's letter in reply.
After a period of two years both parties wiIl consider the further extension of this arrangement.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you, Sir, the assurance of my highest
consideration.
Niels Helveg Petersen
ministerr for Foreign Affairs
His Excellency
Mr. Alfred Kulendran David
Ambassador of the Democratic
Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Stockholm
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EMBASSY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA
STOCKHOLM
18 August 1998
Mr. Minister,
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of Your Excellency's letter of 18 August 1998
which reads as follows:
[Here follows the text from the abovementioned letter]
Acting upon the instructions from my Government, I have the honour to confirm that the
contents of Your Excellenxy's letter dated 18 August 1998 are acceptable to the Govemment
of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and that Your Excellency's letter and this
letter in reply shall constitute an Arrangement between the two Governments, which shall
enter into force with immediate effect.
I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you, Mr. Minister, the assurance of my highest
consideration.
Alfred Kulend:ran David
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
His Excellency Mr. Niels Helveg Petersen
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Copenhagen