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| Wimal’s actions had disgraced the country –High Commissioners of 8 countries issue joint statement |
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(Lanka-e-News 10.July.2010 6.25PM) A joint statement issued by the UK, France, Germany, Italy, European Commission and some High Commissioners in SL declared that a Minister of the Govt. taking part in obstructing the UN office and harassing its staff is beneath the accepted standards of dignity and decency unbecoming of a Minister and violating the ethical code and practices.
This conduct has tarnished the image of the country , the joint statement added.
While regretting the disgraceful episode which occurred near the UN office, the High Commissioners are to meet the Foreign Minister Dr. G L Peiris on the 12th to discuss this matter.
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These High Commissioners however acknowledged that Democracy permits holding peaceful demonstrations . They urged the SL Govt . to beef up the security of the officers of the UN office.
This request was made in a joint statement issued by the High Commissioners of UK,France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, Romania,Norway, and European Union. |
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