Pope assures Vatican’s support for transparent probe into Easter attacks

Pope Francis has assured the Vatican’s support for a transparent investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks.

The assurance was given by the Most Revd. Dr. Brian Udaigwe, the Vatican Ambassador in Sri Lanka, to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Ambassador Udaigwe also extended best wishes for the continued success and prosperity of Sri Lanka under the new President?s leadership.

In his remarks, Dr. Udaigwe expressed optimism about Sri Lanka?s future, stating that positive developments were forthcoming in line with the people?s aspirations. He commended President Dissanayake?s commitment to the welfare of the country and its citizens, offering the Vatican?s support in realizing the President?s vision for Sri Lanka.

The Vatican Ambassador also lauded President Dissanayake?s initiative to conduct transparent and credible investigations into the tragic Easter Sunday bombings. Dr. Udaigwe assured the fullest cooperation of the Vatican in supporting the President?s ongoing efforts to bring justice and healing to the victims and their families.

The meeting underscored the strong diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Vatican, with both leaders emphasizing mutual collaboration for the betterment of the nation and its people.

Meanwhile, the President also met the German Ambassador to Sri Lanka.

The German Ambassador pledged Germany’s support for Sri Lanka in human resource development, improving technical education, and boosting government efficiency.

Dissanayake said he was looking forward to exploring new trade and labour opportunities and enhancing the partnership between both countries.

The President also had separate meetings with the Ambassadors of Korea, Thailand and Switzerland in Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)