Sanctions against North Korea in keeping with its obligations as UN member,FM

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Oct 10, 2017
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The decision by the government to introduce sanctions against North Korea is in keeping with the country’s obligations as a member of the United Nations (UN), Foreign Affairs Minister Tilak Marapana told Parliament on Monday.

He said this in response to a question raised by JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissaanyake.

MP Dissanayake queried as to how the government has imposed sanctions against a country without informing Parliament beforehand.

The Foreign Minister said the UN Security Council (UNSG) had made a decision to impose sanctions on North Korea and Sri Lanka had taken the necessary measures in this connection as member of the UN. “This is not a decision taken overnight. There is an Act approved by Parliament that outlines the procedure to follow in such instances,” he explained.

(CK)