Global Tamil Forum (GTF) President, Father S. J. Emmanuel visited Sri Lanka recently. 

During his visit, Fr. Emmanuel, who is at the forefront of the pro-LTTE lobby in the west, had talks with various parties in Colombo and Jaffna. 

Emmanuel was under the close watch of Sri Lankan military and state intelligence bodies due to his links with the LTTE. 

The highlight of his visit was the meeting with US Ambassador in Colombo, Atul Keshap. 

“Pleased that Father Emmanuel is striving to secure lasting equality, peace, justice, & happiness for all in a united, reconciled #SriLanka,” the US Ambassador tweeted, after the meeting.