'While pointing out the untold sufferings of these displaced Tamils for want of medical care and basic amenities and the delay by the Government of Sri Lanka in taking remedial action, he has persuaded the prime minister to step in and exert diplomatic pressure at appropriate levels in the Government of Sri Lanka to allow these hapless families to return to their original residences at the earliest,' the release added.

National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan was present during the meeting.