COLOMBO: President Chandrika Kumaratunga said yesterday she is willing to share control of the Defence Ministry with the prime minister, softening her stance in a power struggle between the two leaders that has threatened to derail efforts to end Sri Lanka's 20-year civil war.
“The president is willing to involve the prime minister in all such defence matters that can have a direct impact on the cease-fire and the peace process,'' said Mano Tittawella, the president's top adviser.
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