Wednesday, February 17, 2016

 EU to closely follow Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues

Lankapage LogoFeb 15, Brussels: The European Union Foreign Affairs Council Monday said that it will closely follow Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues.

The Foreign Affairs Council which met in Brussels Monday reaffirmed its strong commitment to the United Nations bodies tasked with the promotion and protection of human rights.

The Council said the EU will follow closely Sri Lanka's efforts in addressing human rights issues and in establishing a credible process of transitional justice, accountability, and reconciliation.


The Council said the EU will again actively engage with the Human Rights Council and General Assembly Third Committee to defend and promote the universality, indivisibility, and interdependence of human rights, and will continue to draw the attention of these fora to human rights violations and abuses worldwide.