Peace Adviser Urges Restraint from Communists to Advance Talks
• Presidential Peace Adviser urges communist supporters not to make demands that could derail upcoming peace talks • Adviser says preconditions burden both sides; need to agree on parameters and framework first • Government and NDFP signed joint statement in November agreeing to pursue peaceful resolution to conflict • CPP demanded release of consultants, rescinding terrorist designation to allow talks to advance • Adviser urges respect for joint statement and not issuing propaganda that could undermine peace efforts