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."
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Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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