14 May 2024 11:50 am Views - 1340
By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana
"Threaten Israel and inform it that Sri Lanka will withdraw diplomatic ties if the offensive is not stopped in Gaza. Do this as a last resort," Hakeem told Parliament.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya who responded said Sri Lanka's foreign policy is to establish and maintain ties will all countries.
"Our foreign policy is to establish and maintain ties with all countries. However, that does not mean we have abandoned Palastine," he said.