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."
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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