The European Union stated it was “committed to supporting a healthy democracy” in Sri Lanka, at a press conference on the island, earlier this week.
European Union Observation Mission (EU EOM) held an event to mark the distribution of more than 50 laptops, 15 tablets, 75 phones and other office equipment to civil society groups in Sri Lanka.
Ms Libuse Soukupova Head of Development Cooperation of the European Union Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives said "the support that the European Union has provided to Sri Lanka in the context of elections has been manifold. From giving financial assistance of Euro 1.2 million for voter registration and domestic election observation, to sending international election observers and now finally to supporting distribution of equipment to civil society.
“The EU truly remains committed to supporting a healthy democracy and looks forward to partnering with the Sri Lankan government to address some of the challenges it faces," she added.
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