Norway's policy towards Sri Lanka remains unchanged

In light of the recent public debate about Norwegian policy towards Sri Lanka, the Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr Raymond Johansen, would like to stress the following: 

“The policies guiding our engagement with Sri Lanka remain firm and will not change,” said Mr Johansen. 

“Norway is committed to assist Sri Lanka in finding a solution to the ethnic conflict while respecting the country’s territorial integrity,” said the Deputy Foreign Minister. 

“Norway will support a negotiated solution that addresses the legitimate grievances of the Tamil speaking communities and is acceptable to all communities,” said the Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr Raymond Johansen.