The Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres had a telephone conversation with President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday and had informed him to allow the Parliament to vote as soon as possible.
"The Secretary-General urged the President Sirisena to revert to Parliamentary procedures and allow the Parliament to vote as soon as possible. He encouraged the Government to uphold its earlier commitments to human rights, justice and reconciliation, in line with Human Rights Council resolutions."
Guterres had informed the President that he was following the latest developments in Sri Lanka with concern and offered assistance in facilitating a dialogue with all the parties to resolve the situation. He emphasized the Government’s responsibility to ensure peace, security and respect for the rule of law.
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