As the oldest democratic country in the region, which has never been under a dictatorship or an authoritarian regime in any period of its history, Sri Lanka will provide solutions for issues through a democratic system, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The delegation said a formal report based on the findings of the visit would be submitted to the European Commission and the European Parliament. President Rajapaksa also stated that the country would abide by the agreements on human rights in the world today. The President also pointed out the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and the obstacles that the government faced in fulfilling its expected comprehensive strategies. The delegation thanked and commended the President for his in-depth explanation of the Government’s plan to take the country forward.

Source: The Nation October 05, 2021 01:07 UTC