The Chief Prelates and the Cardinal have jointly objected against any agreement which would allow foreign nations or foreign military to invade Sri Lankan territory.
Issuing a joint statement yesterday (May 31) these religious leaders said that they would oppose any agreement that would facilitate foreign forces to set up military bases in Sri Lanka and use the island's territory as per their own wishes.
Public opinion must be sought before signing any agreement with foreign countries or organisations, which threaten the souvereignty of the country, the statement issued by Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters along with Cardinal Malcom Ranjith read.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
The Secretary of the Justice Ministry has been instructed by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe not to gazette the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution dealing with the Presidential term, until the Presidential elections are held.
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