The Sri Lankan External Affairs Ministry has released a statement expressing concern over the “alleged use of chemical weapons” in Syria.
The statement calls for an “impartial and professional investigation” into the allegations and says the Sri Lankan government “abhors the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons”.
See full statement below:
“Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the media reports on the alleged use of chemical weapons near Damascus in Syria, which have resulted in a large number of civilian casualties.
“It is imperative to ensure an impartial and professional investigation in establishing the veracity of the use of chemical weapons.
“As a state party to the Chemical Weapons Convention Sri Lanka abhors the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons, and has advocated their complete destruction and elimination globally. Sri Lanka will follow the evolving situation.”
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