Fourteen countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, have called on Sri Lanka to directly oppose Russia’s military aggression against the Ukrainian people.
Diplomats, including Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing the respective countries in Colombo, have issued a joint statement containing this request.
Relevant diplomats have called on the Sri Lankan government to provide verbal support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in accordance with UN Charter and international law.
Diplomats from the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Japan, Romania, Switzerland and the European Union have issued this joint statement.