President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged all parties involved in the ongoing Middle East conflict to commit to a swift and peaceful resolution, highlighting the conflict’s repercussions on the global economy, including Sri Lanka’s.
He made the remarks addressing the parliamentary session today (03).
“Any military conflict does not create a favorable situation for any group of people. In a world where massive military technologies and weaponry are being developed, we can all understand how destructive this can be. Therefore, our position as Sri Lanka is that all parties involved in this war must, as soon as possible, make the necessary commitments and take steps toward a peaceful world.”
The President stated that the lives of people in Sri Lanka could also be significantly affected by this military situation, and the country cannot isolate itself from its consequences. He emphasized that a national program is being prepared to address the situation, which can only succeed through international commitment to peace.
Stating that the Middle East conflict could disrupt the supply of oil and gas and create major issues for Sri Lankans living abroad, the President also noted that the tourism industry, foreign remittances, and the shipping and aviation sectors would be impacted.
He added that solutions must be found for the challenges Sri Lanka will face both in the short and long term due to the conflict, and acknowledged that it is natural for the public to feel anxious given the bitter experiences of the past.
