Indian external affairs minister S.M. Krishna has reiterated that the Sri Lankan government should empower the Tamil-speaking people through a political process, reports Colombo Today.

By that, the government should open a new chapter in the country’s history, he has told the media in Chennai.

According to PTI, Mr. Krishna has said that India was for the implementation of the 13th amendment to the constitution conferring equal rights to people.

Asked if India sought to play a key role in Lankan affairs, he said New Delhi would “assist the friendly power in whatever manner possible.”