I don't see the government being able to overcome internal contradictions before that.

They are being reasonable and giving time to the new government.

Yes, we talk to the Tigers because they are armed. But they are also proving to be clever in negotiations.

It is better to have talks about talks than have nothing at all. I think by the middle of this month we should see some movement.

By March - April they (the Tigers) may vacate the ceasefire because they also have to give effect to their words,

What the LTTE is trying to do is get the international community on their side,