COLOMBO Former Sri Lanka’s foreign minister Ali Sabty said in his Twitter that the decision to rescue the Iranian soldiers and grant innocent passage and docking facilities to the vessel reflects the finest traditions of our foreign policy. It is consistent with the proud legacy of independence and non alignment that has guided our nation for decades, and with Sri Lanka’s principled advocacy for the Indian Ocean to remain a Zone of Peace under the United Nations framework.
At a time when many nations yield to pressure and expediency, this decision demonstrates courage, balance, and respect for international norms.”
Congratulations to the President for standing by these principles. Moments such as this remind us why we take pride in being Sri Lankan, a small island with a generous heart and a long tradition of principled diplomacy. 🇱🇰
