Sept 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe has said that the main opposition United National Party (UNP) will cooperate with all stakeholders in the efforts to find a political solution to the Tamils issue, the Indian media reported.

"We are for a solution… We will cooperate with the TNA (Tamil National Alliance), the (Sri Lankan) government and the Indian government," the Indian daily The Hindu quoting Wickremasinghe said.

Wickremasinghe has stressed the need for involving parliament members belonging to the major Tamil party TNA to decide the timing of the provincial election in the North.

"All MPs must be involved. Let them decide what is an appropriate time for the elections," he has said.

He has emphasized the need for the TNA to be realistic about the changed situation and be prepared to make some compromises.

"(The) TNA has to be very specific and put down on paper what exactly we need taking into account the current situation. The whole environment has changed," he has said.

Wickremasinghe has reportedly underlined the importance of all Sri Lankans being treated as equals to ensure lasting peace.