Former Sri Lankan cricketer, Sanath Jayasuriya, on Saturday, dismissed British Premier David Cameron’s recent calls for an international probe into allegations of war crimes committed by the Sri Lankan Government.
Speaking as a chief guest at a cricket tournament organised by the Thiruvanathapuram Press Cub, in Kerala, Jayasuriya said,
Speaking as a chief guest at a cricket tournament organised by the Thiruvanathapuram Press Cub, in Kerala, Jayasuriya said,
“There is no need for any international probe because we have our own judicial system and the process of law is going on.”
“Our President Mahinda Rajapaksa has done a wonderful job and is doing everything possible to see that there is overall development in the country… because things were not proper as there was the war that went on for there decades, so it’s not easy”
“Anyone can ask for a probe and you all know what happened at the recent CHOGM meeting held in Sri Lanka”The former cricketer went on to discuss bilateral relations between India and Sri Lanka, stating,
“India has been a long standing friend.”
“Yes, there are some issues, but we continue to have a good friendship.”