Palestine–Sri Lanka relations
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Palestine–Sri Lanka relations refer to the bilateral relations between the State of Palestine and Sri Lanka. Historically, relations between the two countries have been very friendly. Relations between Palestine and Sri Lanka started in 1975, when the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) opened up an embassy in Colombo. After the Palestinian Declaration of Independence on 15 November 1988, Sri Lanka and the Maldives were among the first few countries in the world to recognize the State of Palestine.[1][2]
Sri Lanka currently supports a two-state solution to the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and recognizes both the State of Palestine and Israel.[3] Sri Lanka has voted in support of Palestine in almost every resolution brought to the UN.[4]
History
The relationship between Sri Lanka and Palestine, particularly the
After the
In 1997, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat offered to mediate a settlement for the Sri Lankan Civil War, after meeting with Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga.[9]
Current relations
Sri Lanka currently supports a two-state solution to the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict.[3] Sri Lanka has donated money to Palestine and provided humanitarian aid on several occasions. In 2014, Sri Lanka donated a million US dollars to provide humanitarian aid to Palestine.[10][11]
Sri Lanka strongly opposed the decision by
During the
See also
References
- ^ Palestine has strong historic relations with Sri Lanka , the Maldives and South Africa – Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka and the Maldives The Dipolomatic Society
- ^ Relationship between Palestine and Sri Lanka a unique record, says Speaker News.lk
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- ^ "Sri Lanka to continue to support Palestine for full UN membership". 8 December 2017.
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- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2021-07-06. Retrieved 2018-12-21.
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- ^ "Address by H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka at the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly- 25 September 2018, New York – Foreign Ministry – Sri Lanka".
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- ^ "Sri Lanka Deeply Concerned about Attacks and Escalation of Violence in Israel and Palestine – Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sri Lanka". Archived from the original on October 12, 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
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- ^ Abeykoon, Gayan (9 October 2023). "President condemns Hamas attack on Israel". DailyNews. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ UN News [@UN_News_Centre] (October 27, 2023). "Canada-led amendment to the draft resolution on the Gaza crisis fails to pass at the UN General Assembly; it did not achieve two-thirds majority FAVOUR the amendment: 88 AGAINST the amendment: 55 ABSTENTIONS: 23 Our LIVE COVERAGE: https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/10/1142847?reload12" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 October 2023 – via Twitter.