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Sri Lanka: Statement by EU High Representative Ashton on Presidential elections

Sommaire: 29 January 2010, Brussels – Statement by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton, on the Presidential elections in Sri Lanka

"The EU welcomes that the Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka, the first election of this kind for many years, took place in an overall peaceful environment. The large turn out demonstrates the wish of the Sri Lankan people to participate fully in the democratic process.

The EU congratulates President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his re-election and stands ready to work with him and his Government in support of his objective of bringing sustainable peace to all people in Sri Lanka and actively engaging in an inclusive process of national reconciliation.

The EU reiterates its concern that a significant number of incidents occurred during the election campaign. It trusts that the irregularities reported by election observers and the election commission will be duly investigated and that the safety and security of all candidates and campaign workers will be ensured by the authorities."

  • Ref: CL10-032EN
  • Source UE: Conseil
  • UN forum: 
  • Date: 29/1/2010


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