September 14, Colombo (LNW): The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed strong support for the United Nations General Assembly’s recent adoption of a resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to a two-State solution.
Sri Lanka was among the 142 nations that voted in favour of the resolution, which seeks to advance a just and lasting peace in the Middle East through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, coexisting alongside Israel.
In a statement issued following the vote, the Sri Lankan Government extended its sincere appreciation to Saudi Arabia and France for their leadership in bringing forward the resolution, describing it as a significant step towards lasting peace in the region.
Reaffirming its unwavering support for the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to statehood, Sri Lanka underscored its alignment with the principles of the United Nations Charter and the relevant UN resolutions that serve as the foundation for the two-State framework.
The Government reiterated that a peaceful and negotiated resolution to the conflict is essential to regional stability and the rights of all peoples involved.
