Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has reiterated his commitment to proceed with the implementation of the 13th Amendment, as well as to begin a broader dialogue with all parties, including the Tamil parties to bring about lasting peace and development in the country. In an interview to an Indian daily, Mr. Rajapaksa said, soon after the general elections in April, he will invite all political parties again for deliberations on resolving the national issues and also suggested to have Provincial elections in the North.