UN Chief calls for post election collaboration

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The Secretary- General of the United Nations, issuing a statement on the upcoming Northern Provincial Council elections, called on all parties "to participate peacefully in the elections and to work together in the period following the elections to address the national and post-war agenda constructively and collaboratively"

In a brief statement issued by his spokesperson, the UN Chief said that the elections were an important opportunity to foster political reconciliation and build confidence among communities.

Following is the full text of the statement:

The Secretary-General welcomes the forthcoming provincial elections scheduled for 21 September in Sri Lanka, particularly in the Northern Province, where these are the first elections since the creation of Provincial Councils in 1987. The Secretary-General views these elections as an important opportunity to foster political reconciliation and to build confidence between Sri Lankans after many years of conflict. He calls on all parties to participate peacefully in the elections and to work together in the period following the elections to address the national and post-war agenda constructively and collaboratively.

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Tharaka Thursday, 19 September 2013 04:32 PM

Coming Colors Not Good !!!

Bushel Perera Friday, 20 September 2013 02:30 AM

what for the talking?

Kiris Baba Amaray Friday, 20 September 2013 02:43 AM

Thank you Sir for your concern & extreme care towards our country.

nicky karunarathna Friday, 20 September 2013 03:59 AM

Wold is burning and irredeemably most dangerous juncture never seen in mankind history before. Countries such as Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan hundreds killing daily basis and mostly women and children due to suicide attacks, car bombs and drone attacks etc., etc.. There is country law unto themselves always threatening other countries with war with brute force. Middle east is a powder keg. And this funny idiotic fool call UNSG looking at simple provincial election of tiny country, which mostly peaceful. Will this guy ever grow up to become real human being?

Mason Friday, 20 September 2013 06:22 AM

The UN Chief should have addressed this to the government party.

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