The ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka will be resolved through a home grown solution, the Sri Lankan prime minister says.
Addressing the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Rathnasiri Wikramanayake said, "the solution that evolves through this process, and which we will offer to all communities must be a home-grown product".
Reiterating the government commitment to resettle the internally displaced people he said Sri Lanka has learnt valuable lessons.
'Not to be forced'
However, "the pace of resettlement must not be forced if it is to be truly safe and sustainable in the long term".
"A total in excess of 54 agencies are actively engaged with us in these welfare villages" he added.
Prime Minister said that the United Nations should not interfere in the internal affairs of States.
Multilateralism
"Multilateralism is not about the UN agenda responding only to the demands of a minority of powerful States, but also defending the interest of the powerless majority" he added.
Urging the friends and partners in the international community to be vigilant and continue to take action against the illegal acts of the LTTE in their soil, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wikramanayaka said a global problem such as terrorism requires an effective global response.
He said Sri Lanka is committed to complying with its international obligations in the field of human rights.
© BBC Sinhala
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General Debate of the 64th Session - UN
Address by SL Prime Minister
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