The UK Presidency of the EU notes the results of the Presidential election in Sri Lanka on 17 November and extends its warm congratulations to Mr Mahinda Rajapakse.
We will continue to support the people of Sri Lanka and their new President as they address together the challenges that lie ahead.
We note the public statement of the EU Election Observation Mission and condemn the violent incidents which marred what was otherwise a peaceful campaign. We also deeply regret reports that people in the north and east of Sri Lanka were prevented from exercising their democratic right to vote by the actions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
The UK Presidency of the EU calls on all sides in Sri Lanka to demonstrate their commitment to peace by maintaining the ceasefire and working together towards a peaceful settlement of the ethnic issue that meets the aspirations of all communities in Sri Lanka.
Source: www.eu2005.gov.uk/servlet
Violations Committed
by the GOSL - 351
