August 18, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry summoned the Canadian High Commissioner to voice strong opposition to the laying of the foundation stone for a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Canada on 14 August.
During the meeting, Minister Sabry condemned the monument, labelling it a promotion of a “false narrative” of genocide intended for political advantage in Canada.
He expressed Sri Lanka’s concerns over what it considers unverified and misleading claims, lacking backing from any credible authority.
The Minister described the decision by Brampton’s City Council to support the monument as an affront to efforts towards reconciliation, warning that it fosters division by glorifying terrorism.
Sabry stressed that such actions harm peace initiatives pursued by Sri Lanka following its conflict and undermine bilateral relations.
He urged Canadian authorities to reconsider their stance, underscoring the importance of preventing further strain on diplomatic ties and encouraging constructive dialogue between the two nations.
