A special discussion was held yesterday with a delegation including a number of foreign ambassadors representing 12 countries and Leaders of political parties of the Opposition chaired by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.
Its primary objective was to explain the current situation in Sri Lanka and the matters including the need to protect democracy in Sri Lanka and, the requirements such as safeguarding the Constitution and conducting local government election etc. were takin into particular consideration at this meeting.
Hon. Sajith Premadasa also asked the ambassadors to continue to provide international support for construction of Sri Lanka.
The following ambassadors and the delegates participated in this discussion:
1. H.E. (Ms.) Sarah Hulton, High Commissioner, High Commission of United Kingdom in Sri Lanka
2. H.E. Denis Chaibi, Ambassador, Delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka
3. H.E. Michael Appleton, High Commissioner, New Zealand High Commission in Sri Lanka
4. H.E. (Ms.) Julie J Chung, Ambassador, Embassy of the United States of America in Sri Lanka
5. Mr. Anouk Baron, Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka
6. Dr Francesco Perale, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Italy in Sri Lanka
7. Mr Vinod Jacob, Deputy High Commissioner, High Commission of the Republic of India in Sri Lanka
8. Mr. Katsuki Kotaro, Minister/Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka
9. Ms. Lalita Kapur, Deputy High Commissioner, Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka
10. Mr Aurélien MAILLET, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of France in Sri Lanka
11. Mr Daniel Blood, Counsellor (Political), High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka
12. Mr. Ozaki Takeshi, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka.
