Lanka is aware of its responsibility on human rights: Minister
Colombo: Asserting that it is aware of its
commitment to human rights protection, Sri Lankan Foreign
Minister has said the country has all through maintained its
international obligations in this regard.
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama yesterday met
visiting French Ambassador for Human Rights, Francois Zimeray
and briefed him on human right conditions and resettlement of
IDPs in the country.
"The Government of Sri Lanka has continuously
maintained its human rights international obligations to which
it is signatory," Bogollagama said.
Sri Lanka has maintained a vibrant democracy despite
facing a number of challenges, he added.
He told the French dignitary, who is on a three day
visit to the country, that this included the suffering and
destruction caused by 30 years of "terrorism" in the country.
Under the Presidency of Mahinda Rajapaksa, terrorism
has successfully been eradicated in Sri Lanka, though much
scepticism had been expressed by some sectors of the
international community on the possibility of such success, he
said.
He asked the Ambassador to overcome all doubts and
fears about the ability of the government to successfully
handle the IDP situation.
Bureau Report