’22A introduces salient changes that strengthen democratic governance
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry says the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution introduces salient changes that strengthen democratic governance and independent oversight of key institutions, public scrutiny, participation in governance, and combating corruption.
The Minister addressing the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council apprised the Council on progress in advancing human rights and reconciliation and on action taken to ensure the socioeconomic wellbeing of the people.
Full statement;
Mr. President,
Madam Acting High Commissioner,
Excellencies,
At the outset, on behalf of our Government, I reiterate our unwavering commitment towards advancing, securing and protecting the human rights of our people, and continuing our engagement with the Council in a spirit of cooperation and dialogue. In keeping with our commitment, notwithstanding our categorical rejection of resolution 46/1, we have submitted Sri Lanka’s detailed written response to the High Commissioner’s Report. We have requested that Sri Lanka’s Comments be placed as an Addendum to the Report, to accord with best practices.