Resolution 46/1, which was tabled today before the UN
Human Rights Council's (UNHRC) 51st regular session in Geneva, has been
strongly rejected by Sri Lanka.
The Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada
Al-Nashif, delivered the report of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights on Sri Lanka.
Nada Al-Nashif, who delivered the report, emphasized the
fragility of the situation in Sri Lanka and the need for accountability for
abuses of human rights.
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said in a statement to the UNHRC that Sri Lanka firmly rejects resolution 46/1 because it infringes upon the sovereignty of the Sri Lankan people and the UN Charter. He added that Sri Lanka would be forced to reject any actions taken in response to the resolution and the High Commissioner for Human Rights' suggestions.
Additionally, Minister Ali Sabry reaffirmed Sri Lanka's
government's steadfast dedication to developing, securing, and safeguarding
human rights.
He also reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to maintaining its
collaboration and communication with the Human Rights Council while seeking
real advancements in the defense of human rights and rapprochement through
independent domestic institutions.
The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be replaced with national security law in line with best practices from around the world, according to Sri Lanka's foreign minister.
