Sri Lanka Rejects UNHRC Draft, Emphasizes Local Solutions

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has firmly rejected the proposed draft resolution at the current session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. 

The country continues to oppose Resolution 51/1 and has not agreed to any resolution that extends the powers of the external evidence collection mechanism, said the Department of Government Information quoting a document on cabinet decisions.

Despite rejecting the proposal, Sri Lanka remains committed to addressing key human rights issues, including reconciliation, through local procedures.

Furthermore, Sri Lanka will continue to engage in cooperative and meaningful discussions with the Human Rights Council and other regular human rights mechanisms.