Sri Lanka calls upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate situation in Middle East

Colombo, June 23 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka has called upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East region, claiming that Sri Lanka is gravely concerned about the latest developments in the Middle East. 

"We continue to call upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation. All concerned parties should return to dialogue and engage in intense diplomatic efforts to establish and maintain peace with a view to ensuring stability in the Middle East region," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.