The agreement establishes the basis for a federation between the northern and eastern provinces of Sir Lanka. traditionally a Tamil area. and the rest of the country. It also restores the Tamil language as an official one. thus eliminating a longstanding grievance of the Tamil community. Additionally. it provides amnesty to all Tamil separatists and political detainees. allows for the repatriation of all Sri Lankan refugees in India. and creates a new ministry for the reconstruction of facilities damaged or destroyed by ethnic violence. Mr. Speaker. this agreement constitutes a realistic foundation for resolving the ethnic conflict on a just. and lasting basis.
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