Krishna’s first big assignments: Hillary,Rajapaksa

“The crisis has just ended. The process of rehabilitation (of displaced Tamils) has just started. It is a gigantic task of rehabilitating thousands of displaced persons,overwhelming majority of which are Tamil-speaking people”,Krishna said.

Krishna,who hails from Karnataka,was given a rousing reception by his supporters on his maiden visit to Bangalore after assuming charge.

Foreign Secretary Shivshanker Menon and National Security Adviser MK Narayanan had met Rajapaksa recently during which “certain assurances have been given to them”,Krishna said.

Krishna ruled out the need for India to take a “re-look” at its foreign policy with Nepal with which the country has strong relations.

“There is no question of a re-look. We have very friendly relations with Nepal.” he said adding “our relationship with Nepal is on a very solid foundation”.

India is also looking forward to the visit of US State Secretary Hillary Clinton next month,Krishna added.

“A number of issues will be taken on bilateral basis with the US Secretary of State”,he said.