Sri Lankan President welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, calls for lasting peace

Colombo, May 11 (Daily Mirror) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake  has warmly welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, calling it a vital and timely step toward safeguarding lives and fostering regional stability.

In a statement issued today, President Dissanayake praised the leadership of both countries for choosing dialogue over confrontation. “An immediate ceasefire is not just an urgent need to spare innocent lives on both sides; it is also a necessary first step in achieving lasting peace and regional stability,” he said.

The Sri Lankan President lauded the leaders of India and Pakistan for their statesmanship, noting their “willingness to compromise” as a demonstration of wisdom. He emphasized that Sri Lanka, as a close neighbour and friend of both nations, stands ready to support continued dialogue.

“Sri Lanka reaffirms its unwavering support for continued dialogue and expresses its readiness to make whatever contribution necessary to achieve regional peace in our time,” President Dissanayake added.