INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Nalinda Jayatissa stated when questioned on the stance of the government pertaining to India, Pakistan tensions.Speaking during the weekly
Cabinet media briefing today (08), Minister Jayatissa said Sri Lanka will always reject all forms of terrorism and stand for regional
peace.Commenting on the developments along the borders of India and Pakistan, the Minister said the government is taking note of the updates
given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stressed that Sri Lanka will not get involved in geopolitical issues
its support to all antiterrorism operations since it gives great importance to the safety and security of the people of the region.Sri Lanka
maintains cordial diplomatic ties with both India and Pakistan, the Minister added.In a dramatic overnight operation on Tuesday (06), India
said it launched missile and air strikes on nine sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, targeting what it called militant
jolted awake by thunderous explosions.Pakistan said only six locations were hit and claimed to have shot down five Indian fighter jets and a
drone - a claim India has not confirmed.Islamabad said 26 people were killed and 46 injured in Indian air strikes and shelling across the
Line of Control (LoC) - the de facto border between India and Pakistan
the attack - a claim Pakistan flatly denies
Islamabad has also pointed out that India has not offered any evidence to support its claim.
