Australia and US also welcome developments in Sri Lanka

17 Dec, 2018

Australia and the United States have also welcomed the latest developments in Sri Lanka.

The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz?welcomed this weekend?s political developments, which she says upheld Sri Lanka?s democratic and constitutional norms.

The Ambassador said that Sri Lanka is a valued partner in the Indo-Pacific region and the US looks forward to continuing to develop its relationship with the Sri Lankan Government and people of the country.

Meanwhile, Australia said that it looks forward to working with Sri Lanka to take forward its commitments to deliver peace, reconciliation and prosperity.

The Australian High Commission in Colombo said that Australia welcomes the resolution of the political uncertainty in Sri Lanka by constitutional means.

Australia also noted the resilience of Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions during the crisis. (Colombo Gazette)

Recommended For You

India will partner with Sri Lanka as per Sri Lanka?s own requirements

India says it is committed to partnering with Sri Lanka as per Sri Lanka?s own priorities and requirements. The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Taranjit Singh Sandhu said that in Sri Lanka, the scourge of Jehadi terrorism raised its ugly head during Easter attacks, which was an attack not just against Sri Lanka, but against the whole of humanity who believe that all human beings are essentially one. The High Commissioner noted that the Prime Minister of India was the first world leade

02 Sep, 2019

Maldives and Sri Lanka agree to redouble efforts against terrorism

The Maldives and Sri Lanka have agreed to redouble efforts to protect people from the threat of terrorism. Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a Joint Press Statement at the President?s Office, as part of the Prime Minister’s ongoing Official Visit to the Maldives. In their statements, both leaders highlighted the enduring friendship that defines the relationship between Sri Lanka and the Maldives This, in turn, both leaders noted, has con

02 Sep, 2019

Elpitiya PS elections on 11th October

The Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha elections will be held on the 11th of October. The Supreme Court had recently ordered the Elections Commission to hold elections for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha. The Supreme Court gave the order after accepting the rejected nominations list of the Democratic United National Front. The nominations list of the Democratic United National Front had been rejected at the last local council elections.

02 Sep, 2019

Colombo Gazette is a leading news and entertainment website, covering stories related to Sri Lanka. The content consists of text based news, photos and videos and is linked to social media websites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, to provide a wider coverage for its stories.