Canada has expressed concern over the recent events that have taken place in the country and urged the government to take concrete steps to meet its commitment to its own people and the international community.
The Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka issued the following release :
The Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Ambassador to the Maldives, David McKinnon, stated today that “Canada is very concerned by the recent events in Sri Lanka and is closely monitoring the situation. Respect for the rule of law is a cornerstone of democracy. We urge all parties to uphold Sri Lanka’s constitution and refrain from violence. The Government of Sri Lanka needs to take concrete steps to meet its commitments to its own people--and the international community--with respect to accountability, transitional justice and ending impunity."
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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