SL disappointed over Canadian PM's remarks

16 September 2011 10:12 am - 4 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Sri Lanka expressed its disappointment over remarks made by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper against holding the Commonwealth summit in Sri Lanka in 2013, the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canada said.

“The Commonwealth Member States in 2009, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in Trinidad & Tobago decided to hold the 2013 Summit in Sri Lanka and therefore it would be unfair to reopen the issue since the arrangements for hosting the summit in 2013 are already underway,” High Commissioner Chitranganee Wagiswara told the Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird in Ottawa.

“The possibility of arranging for a visit to Sri Lanka by a group of Canadian Members of Parliament was also discussed among other matters,” the statement said.

Last week, the Canadian Prime Minister has said that as Prime Minister he will not attend the Commonwealth Summit in Sri Lanka, if there is no progress in terms of human rights.

“I have expressed concerns about holding of the Commonwealth Summit, the one after the one coming up in Sri Lanka, I intend to make clear to my fellow leaders of the Commonwealth that if we do not see progress in Sri Lanka in terms of human rights and some of the issues you’ve raised, I will not as Prime Minister be attending that Commonwealth Summit,” the Premier had told the media.

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 - 4

ajith Saturday, 17 September 2011 07:49 AM

I see an imbalance in our foreign relationships.
If we are to prosper as a nation we need have a very balance policy with all nations.

V. Puran Appu Saturday, 17 September 2011 08:34 AM

Typical case of Pot calling the kettle black.

The West is the master of human rights violations.

Ranjitdea Saturday, 17 September 2011 08:47 AM

Mr PM, What are Canadian Soldiers doing in Iraq and Afganistan? Practice what you preach!

patriotic Tuesday, 20 September 2011 09:10 AM

Matthew 7:3
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

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.

SL disappointed over Canadian PM's remarks

Comments - 4

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

SL took minimal steps to punish officials who committed human rights abuses: US report

Iranian President’s visit Sri Lanka withstands western pressure

25 tons of solid waste disposed along Sri Pada route

Temperature rises to ‘Caution’ level

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident

Indian cricket manager indicted for Legend Cricket League match-fixing allegations