British HC ‘thinks’ SL will have new constitution in 2017

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British High Commissioner James Dauris said today he ‘thinks’ that the majority of Sri Lankans will be looking forward to having a new Constitution in 2017, “One that will help create the right framework for really good long-term community relations.”

In a Christmas and New Year message, he said “The majority of Sri Lankans will, I think, be looking forward to having in 2017 a new Constitution, one that will help create the right framework for really good long-term community relations. They will be keen to see more advances towards reconciliation.”

“As 2016 comes to an end it’s a good time to take a moment to reflect on some of the things that Sri Lanka and the UK have done together and achieved over the past twelve months. And as we all look forward to the start of the new year, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the opportunities and challenges 2017 will bring for our two countries, and on what will be important to us and what we would like to achieve in the months ahead,” Mr. Darius said.

Highlighting the assistance given to Sri Lanka in various fields, he said, “We share the welcome given by people in every community in Sri Lanka to the many positive steps taken over the year to help achieve and advance reconciliation between communities. With reconciliation will come the confidence and trust that will help to bring sustained and enduring peace and prosperity to Sri Lanka and Sri Lankans.”

He said it was not only the government that had taken the lead, but Parliament, regional and local authorities, religious leaders, civil society groups of all sorts and everyday people working together to bring about good outcomes.

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lionking Friday, 23 December 2016 04:52 PM

Its your people who left the problem here.

sudu putha Friday, 23 December 2016 04:58 PM

Occupational hazards via DM Android App

ali Friday, 23 December 2016 05:01 PM

Often, Europeans use the word "think" to push and pressurise on things according to their agenda

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 23 December 2016 05:16 PM

When the British handed over this nation, it was the Pearl of the East and was admired even by Lee Kuan Yew. After that, we robbed the nation left right and centre, practiced racism, shamed Buddhism by using it as a tool for all ulterior purposes, bankrupt all State Departments that once functioned with competency and efficiency and now after all this to cover up our crookedness blame everybody else around.

Ramsay Friday, 23 December 2016 05:20 PM

what you lot wanted to happen is happening here

thani Friday, 23 December 2016 05:22 PM

thanks to your agenda yet again we are in no mans land. dont try hard, do you remember some one by the name ''Hillary''? what is the latest about Arab spring? so long Mr. Commissioner,

Henry Friday, 23 December 2016 05:29 PM

Masters of Divide

Blair GW Bush's poodle Friday, 23 December 2016 05:36 PM

do other countries come n meddle in the LOCAL affairs of your country NO...just STFU..n do mind ur business....dumb fuqs...what happened to the illegal war on Iraq UK n USA with France n OZ will pay the price some day. yes theres something called Nature... via DM Android App

sach Friday, 23 December 2016 05:51 PM

Brits did demographic engineering. That is the reason

Lela Friday, 23 December 2016 05:59 PM

other countries dont meddle with UK because their voters elect leaders who value sovereignty. cant be said the same about our citizen can we?

Tony Friday, 23 December 2016 06:23 PM

Well said brother ...who is this joker yhapalana fant boys

Jude Saturday, 24 December 2016 09:11 AM

Dear Mr.Dauris BHC, please update me with what happened to CHILCOT Report(AKA Iraq Inquiry) !!!??

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