Sri Lanka has expressed concern over the recent developments following the brutal terrorist attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama, India.
Issuing a statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that Sri Lanka "unequivocally condemned this terrorist attack in Pulwama and stands firmly by the fight against terrorism."
Further it added that being a country that has suffered the scourge of terrorism for nearly three decades, and while supporting stability and peace in the South Asian region, it urged both India and Pakistan to "act in a manner that ensures the security, peace and stability of the entire region."
The full statement is as follows
Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the recent developments following the brutal terrorist attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pulwama, India.
As a country that has suffered from the scourge of terrorism for nearly three decades, Sri Lanka has unequivocally condemned this terrorist attack in Pulwama and stands firmly by the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Sri Lanka strongly supports peace and stability in the South Asia region and all endeavours towards the diffusion of tensions, including the resolution of bilateral problems through dialogue and building confidence.
In this context, Sri Lanka requests India and Pakistan to act in a manner that ensures the security, peace and stability of the entire region.
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