UN : Diplomat corps dismayed

[lkdood]

The diplomatic corps in a joint statement today expressed dismay over the blocking of access to the UN compound in Colombo this week which was led by Minister Wimal Weerawansa. They also welcomed discussions to be held between them and the Minster of External Affairs

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[lkdood]

some 'patriots' are now calling Mr. Dayan Jaythilaka a kotiya, ngo kark ka, kalu sudda

 

[lkdood]

STATEMENT BY HEADS OF MISSION OF GERMANY, UK, US, FRANCE, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, THE NETHERLANDS, ROMANIA, NORWAY AND THE EU DELEGATION

We are deeply dismayed by the blockade of the UN-compound this week in Colombo and the role played in it by a Government minister.

Peaceful protest is part of any democracy, but blocking access to the United Nations - of which Sri Lanka itself is a member - as well as intimidating and harassing UN personnel is a breach of international norms and harmful to Sri Lanka's reputation in the world.

We call upon the government of Sri Lanka to take all appropriate steps to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and premises.
We welcome the meeting scheduled on Monday between the Dean of the diplomatic corps and the Foreign Minister to discuss this issue.