India on Sunday welcomed the end of political uncertainty in Sri Lanka with the return of Ranil Wickremesinghe as Prime Minister. A statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the latest developments indicated the resilience of Sri Lankan democracy. “This is a reflection of the maturity demonstrated by all political forces, and also of the resilience of Sri Lankan democracy and its institutions,” said the MEA spokesperson, welcoming the end of the political uncertainty. Earlier, Mr. Wickremesinghe said his return was a collective victory. It is a victory for Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions and the sovereignty of our citizens.

Source: The Hindu December 16, 2018 09:37 UTC