The European Union (EU) has noted to Sri Lanka the importance of continued dialogue on matters of mutual interest relating to respect for human rights,

Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador A.L.A Azeez says the appointment of the Army Commander Major General Shavendra Silva was a sovereign decision taken by the Head of State.

The UN Working Group on enforced and involuntary disappearances has urged the Sri Lankan Government to ensure that all cases of enforced disappearance, regardless of the author and time when they were committed, are promptly investigated and brought to trial.

Sri Lanka and China have discussed the possibilities of expanding military ties between the two countries.

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has slammed the ‘Economic Blue Print’ announced by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential hopeful Gotabaya Rajapaksa saying it is anything but a plan that sets Sri Lanka on a Vipath Maga – a road to sorrow – returning to the era of debt-fueled crony capitalism.

UK’s International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French while emphasizing the need for Sri Lanka to address serious violations of the past says the work remains incomplete and requires ongoing attention of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader, Minister Sajith Premadasa says that maximum power devolution within a united and indivisible state would resolve the issues faced by the country and bring about political, economic and social empowerment.

While maintaining that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) “flower bud” symbol is the most desired symbol to contest the forthcoming presidential election,

UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa who inaugurated the Enterprise Sri Lanka exhibition in Jaffna today (09) as it's Chief Guest received a warm welcome from the Tamil leaders of the North.