Sri Lanka very much appreciates countries such as China, Russia and Australia taking the lead position of not supporting an international investigation against Sri Lanka, outlined the Permanent Representative for Sri Lanka to the United nations, Dr Palitha T.B. Kohona to Sri Lankan press yesterday.
Commending China, Russia and Australia’s respect towards fundamental principles of international law, Kohana said,
Commending China, Russia and Australia’s respect towards fundamental principles of international law, Kohana said,
“We hope that every member of the HRC will take the cue from them and not succumb to pressure to isolate and punish Sri Lanka which is likely to have an intensely negative impact within the country.”
“Sri Lanka is a state capable and willing to investigate and deal with any denial with any alleged violation by its forces of international human rights and humanitarian standards and its own domestic law. There would be no reason to push for an international investigation.”