INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, convening a meeting with ambassadors from 10 Middle East countries on Thursday (Jan.11), has reiterated Sri
had firmly articulated that attacks by Hamas should not serve as justification for the continued bombardment of Gaza, highlighting the
imperative of pursuing a peaceful resolution.He stressed the necessity of taking decisive steps in removing settlers from the West Bank
while advocating for a functional Palestinian government, the PMD added.Additionally, President Wickremesinghe called for continued
humanitarian supplies, including contributions by Sri Lanka, to Gaza
Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Libya, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Iraq attended the meeting.
