Stumbling blockMeanwhile, the 10 billion yuan ($ 1.54 billion) currency swap agreed on between Sri Lanka and China has stumbled upon an obstacle over a technicality. This was the first diplomatic meeting between the high-profile delegation of the Chinese Parliament and the Parliament of Sri Lanka. “What is the reason behind this targeting of Sri Lanka every year on the world stage? Is it really about human rights in Sri Lanka or something completely different?” Prof. Peiris had questioned. “The establishment of the Office on Missing Persons (OMP) in 2016 was an important step by the Government of Sri Lanka.

Source: The Nation September 04, 2021 20:02 UTC