'salmon-eating busybodies' in Japan

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QUESTION: Why are Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger Talks are being held in Japan anyway?

Norwegians - 'salmon-eating busybodies'
BBC May 31
The party of Sri Lanka's President Chandrika Kumaratunga has branded peace broker Norway a "nation of salmon-eaters" who have become "international busybodies".
The attack came after Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik reportedly said he hoped some politicians could be more flexible in dealing with Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels. ....
Mr Bondevik was asked on a trip to Japan this week whether the cohabitation government in Sri Lanka should be more flexible in dealing with Tamil Tiger rebels and said. "I hope so, yes."

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SRI LANKA TALKS -- Govt attempts to salvage peace bid
Straits Times / 2 June 2003
Norwegian peace negotiators are also expected to take part in the proposed meeting, the official said. Where and when the talks would be held will be decided if the Tigers agree to the meeting.
There was no immediate response from the rebels.
The Tokyo conference to secure US$3 billion (S$5.2 billion) in aid over three years is seen as crucial to securing a lasting peace in Sri Lanka after 19 years of war that left nearly 65,000 people dead.
On Sunday, Japan's special peace envoy to Sri Lanka, Yasushi Akashi, warned that international attention would shift from the island if opportunities available at the Tokyo meeting were not seized.