The Indian delegation today abstained from voting at the UN in Geneva, urging that Sri Lanka should continue to address the aspirations of the Tamil community.
"We would urge that the Government of Sri Lanka carry forward the process of reconciliation, address the aspirations of the Tamil community and continue to engage constructively with the international community to ensure that the fundamental freedoms and human rights of all its citizens are fully protected," Indian Envoy Shri lndra Mani Pandey stated.
He stated that India's approach to the question of human rights in Sri Lanka is guided by two fundamental considerations.
"One is our support to the Tamils of Sri Lanka for equality, justice, dignity and peace. The other is in ensuring the unity, stability and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka. We have always believed that these two goals are mutually supportive and Sri Lanka’s progress is best assured by simultaneously addressing both objectives," he said.
