GL meets Butenis over WikiLeaks

21 December 2010 11:03 am - 34 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris today raised concerns with US Ambassador Ms. Patricia Butenis about the references to Sri Lanka in the WikiLeaks website cables
.
“The purported cables do contain glaring instances of allegations totally unwarranted by the ground reality, being conveyed to Washington,” Prof. Peiris had told Butenis at a meeting in Colombo this morning.

As examples, the Minister cited the claims of children being sold into slavery, with the boys to work in camps and the girls to prostitution rings. The Minister emphasized that the conveying of such mendacious stories clearly fabricated to denigrate Sri Lanka, are totally negative to the objective of diplomacy, which is building bridges and promoting understanding.

The Minister expressed the view that at least where future instances may be concerned, greater circumspection would be appropriate, a statement from the External Affairs ministry said. (Daily Mirror online)
.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 34

TomSamusa Tuesday, 21 December 2010 10:29 PM

Why not follow what lanka putha has suggested; fast in front of US embessy.
In the process will help the shortage of cocconuts.Hope you have enough salyt water being a sinking island.

Kelby Tuesday, 21 December 2010 02:17 PM

Oh...Yea kick out the diplomats. Try..........China and India will back you up. You coffin will be sealed for good.

MagodisThuma Tuesday, 21 December 2010 02:55 PM

President Premadasa was brave enough to name David Gladstone as a "Persona Non Grata !.
If you have a back bone follow him !.

Sicillain Tuesday, 21 December 2010 03:46 PM

A good one

KHKaru Tuesday, 21 December 2010 05:31 PM

What's wrong with buying arms from North Korea or whichever country who was willing, when the west wasn't cooperating? A friend in need is a friend indeed!

Chin Tuesday, 21 December 2010 05:50 PM

What did not happen ?

We did kill all the terrorists.

Chin Tuesday, 21 December 2010 05:55 PM

It was not present Ambassador Brutenis did false claims of prostitution and child slavery . It was Blake , the previous one who is now the head of SAsian affairs . He has already left .

Nimal Tuesday, 21 December 2010 06:24 PM

Well said Unarmed_Gunman - least someone with realistic thoughts... Yes do the possible one rather than debating impossible ones...

Fair N Square Tuesday, 21 December 2010 06:34 PM

YES now the EMPIRE of USA is coming down and coming down fast !

jey Tuesday, 21 December 2010 02:15 PM

This is what you call BULLS-EYE

Modawansa Tuesday, 21 December 2010 10:36 PM

Typical Srilankan Mentality

Galagedera Banda Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:32 PM

Closing the stable door after the horse has bolted!!!!

Ryan Wednesday, 22 December 2010 02:42 AM

USA purchases crude oil from Arabs, whtas wrong us buying weapons from any country?

jit Wednesday, 22 December 2010 06:52 AM

Butenis, don't give GL the boot.

bel theray Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:29 AM

arms are not like oil which is an essential and goons cannot differentiate essentials from the rest.

kavin gunaratne Wednesday, 22 December 2010 09:08 AM

Another cable message has gone by now, wait for another wikieleaks

Koomi Wednesday, 22 December 2010 10:09 AM

this Govt.talks one thing and does the oppesite.No matter what anyone say US and the UK are still major players in the world.if wikileaks were not true why not prove its wrong???

adahan Tuesday, 21 December 2010 12:02 PM

Mr Minister, she is precisely doing what she has been instructed just like what you do according to the dictates of your president.

lankaputha Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:31 AM

this will be a golden opportunity to write off some debts from USA. take a tough stance, and put a load of blame on front and a negotiation from the back door. Cut the ripe fruit once. Sri Lanka will not get another chance like this for a decade.

shameer Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:36 AM

kick Beautenis out of SL. other diplomats also would be learnt. if the government is so strong, why cant they do it ?

Asa Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:32 AM

ela ela

TMA Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:38 AM

If it didn't happen Y not allow an investigation

w.g.l Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:52 AM

PUT A BIG COMMISSION AND SEAL THIS MATTER MR G L

Konde bendapu china Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:53 AM

There was a time SL did not speak against US and other western power ,NOW that has been changed ,

Thambi Tuesday, 21 December 2010 12:01 PM

The claims of children being sold into slavery, with the boys to work in camps and the girls to prostitution rings was absolutely true. Due to the social stigma Sri Lanka possess poor parents were kept their mouths shut to maintain their children dignity. My hearts go out for the children and their parents. I am awaiting for the payback time for the thugs who commited the henious crimes.

Unarmed_Gunman Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:57 AM

Yes. We must kick both Beautenis, UK ambassador out. It will be a good lesson to those countries. They will cry and apologize....right??

LOL, Rather than just boasting to do impossible things, shall we speak about some things that helps improve our Nation?

Wimal Modawansa Tuesday, 21 December 2010 11:24 AM

Prof don't worry when I'm here. I know how to defend such international criticism. I will do some brilliant means (start a fast unto death before US HC ).

s jayawardene Tuesday, 21 December 2010 12:29 PM

Very good opportunity and a good thought

sltk2004 Tuesday, 21 December 2010 12:26 PM

If we are trusting Wikileaks about this, are we trusting Wikileaks about the news about us buying arms from North Korea also?

Appuwa Tuesday, 21 December 2010 12:52 PM

On the Head..... End of story...

rosh Tuesday, 21 December 2010 01:13 PM

may b a blind date

pissu balla Tuesday, 21 December 2010 01:24 PM

Kick US embassy out of the country. No need to talk with them. They betrayed us.

kumar Tuesday, 21 December 2010 01:45 PM

Dream dream, dream...!

kumar Tuesday, 21 December 2010 01:45 PM

Kick the US Ambassador out! Brilliant. You should join 'Modawansa'

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

GL meets Butenis over WikiLeaks

Comments - 34

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

Religion: Not for public debate

Driving into Colombo’s money spinning car parks!

The runaway prophet?

Veil of uncertainty covering naked truth behind death of schoolgirl

Unwanted attention

Lurking predators make some temples unsafe for novice monks

Reforming abortion law in Sri Lanka

Most Viewed in News

Professionals from 14 categories required to register with IRD from today

Several arrested for smashing Green Lanka building in Nawam Mawatha

Fixed range for fuel price as Sinopec enters

Gota given new residence at Stanmore Crescent: MP Rasamanickam alleges

Afghan team offers special meal to Sri Lankan team

BIA bumps Ven. Ajahn Brahmawanso Thera from Bangkok flight to make way for Dinesh

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Student from Detention centre who appeared for O/L Exam, escapes

NPP’s petition demanding free and fair LG Poll reserved for order

Sex education should be included in school curriculum: Diana

Death of Assistant Manager of VTA in custody Seven PNB officers arrested

MIRROR CRICKET

Sri Lanka named unchanged squad for World Cup qualifiers; Mathews misses out

Cummins sparks India collapse in WTC final

Coetzee, Stubbs, Muthusamy steer South Africa ‘A’ to series win

India fight back after Smith century in WTC final

Sri Lanka youth netball coach confident of whipping South Korea

Major Club T20 Semi Finals

Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023

Indian commentator Charu Sharma invited for LPL auction