Extracts from Lords Question for Short Debate on Sri Lanka - Feb 5
Wednesday, 6 February 2019 08:09
Lord Naseby (Con):...There are two resolutions: one was adopted in
September 2015 and the other in March 2017. The key point about
them is that they promoted reconciliation, accountability and human
rights in Sri Lanka. The cause was really the war in Sri Lanka, and
the end of that war has resulted in Eelam being something that
nobody in Sri Lanka, other than the Tamil Tigers, really wants.
Certainly it is not wanted today and it is not wanted
by India. However, unfortunately the UN...Request free trial
(Con):...There are
two resolutions: one was adopted in September 2015 and the other in
March 2017. The key point about them is that they promoted
reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka. The
cause was really the war in Sri Lanka, and the end of that war has
resulted in Eelam being something that nobody in Sri Lanka, other
than the Tamil Tigers, really wants. Certainly it is not wanted
today and it is not wanted by India. However, unfortunately the UN received
the Darusman report, which indicated that 40,000 civilians had been
killed...
(Con):...After 10
years of conflict, I feel it is fair to say that Sri Lanka is now
graduating to upper middle income status. It is a recipient of the
GSP+ tariff concessions of the European Union, which are based on
adherence to core UN conventions on human rights, labour rights and
the environment. Lonely Planet has termed Sri Lanka the best
destination to visit for 2019, and I hope to visit as soon as I
can. With the upcoming Port City on its western coast, it is fast
becoming a hub in the Indian Ocean. It will bring more trade to
the country and wealth and prosperity to all Sri Lankans...
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