MOHAMMED RASOOLDEEN Dr
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has thanked the Saudi authorities and all those who helped to save the life of Anojan Sivarasa who was sentenced to death by a court in Saudi Arabia.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has et a aside a death sentence on Anojan following an appeal made by a team of Sri Lanka lawyers who visited the Kongdom early this week
In a statement made in the Twitter , the president has said : “ I welcome the decision by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to set aside the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa.
This brings immense relief to Anojan, his family, and all Sri Lankans who have followed his case with deep concern. It reflects the value of patient diplomacy, respect for the legal processes of a friendly nation, and the tireless work of those who stood by a Sri Lankan citizen abroad.
I express my sincere appreciation to the Government of Saudi Arabia for this outcome. I also thank the many Saudi Arabian and Sri Lankan diplomats, civil servants and legal teams for their dedicated efforts.
My Government will continue to extend all necessary support to Anojan and his family as the remaining legal processes conclude.
No Sri Lankan who leaves our shores in search of a livelihood should ever feel that they stand alone.,”
