August 17, Colombo (LNW): The European Union (EU) has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Sri Lanka for the upcoming Presidential Election on September 21, following an invitation from the Election Commission of Sri Lanka. This marks the EU’s seventh EOM in the country, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s electoral processes.
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, appointed Nacho Sánchez Amor, a Member of the European Parliament, as the Chief Observer of this mission.
Borrell emphasized that the deployment of the EOM underscores the EU’s dedication to ensuring credible, transparent, and peaceful elections in Sri Lanka, in line with their longstanding partnership. Chief Observer Nacho Sánchez Amor expressed his honor in leading the mission, highlighting the election’s significance in Sri Lanka’s ongoing recovery and reform efforts following the 2022 political and economic crisis.
