Commonwealth Sec Gen Sharma visits Sri Lanka

The Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma held talks with the government on Sunday on the rule of law and the separation of powers.

In a statement the Commonwealth said:

"Sharma is expected to discuss, among other issues, options for advancing Commonwealth values and principles, including the independence of the judiciary and the separation of powers,"

According to AFP, the statement also said the Secretary General would be 'discussing arrangements for the November summit which is going ahead despite Canadian objections.'

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