The European Union (EU) said all parties have a role in upholding Sri Lanka’s strong democratic tradition and the Sri Lankan citizens must be free to choose their leaders without violence or fear, a statement by EU mission in Colombo said. The full statement issued as follows: "European Union Heads of Mission in Colombo note the importance of Sri Lanka’s Presidential election process being peaceful, credible and transparent. Heads of Mission recall the EU’s longstanding conviction that a peaceful environment is essential for credible elections. Sri Lankan citizens must be free to choose their leaders without violence or fear. All parties have a role in upholding Sri Lanka’s strong democratic tradition."
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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