Norway 'no longer peace facilitator'

Posted by Lasantha Janaka on Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Ambassador Esala Weerakoon in the embassy after the attack (photo: Lankaenews)
Ambassador says he has repeatedly requested for adequate security
The Sri Lankan government says that it is no longer feasible for Norwegian government to act as a facilitator on Sri Lankan affairs.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the government has made the decision after the Sri Lankan embassy in Oslo came under attack on Sunday.

Ambassador Esala Weerakoon told BBC Sandeshaya that Norwegian authorities failed to provide adequate security for the embassy despite repeated requests.

Sri Lanka government has strongly condemned the attack.

"In an official protest lodged with the Norwegian Ambassador in Colombo today (April 13) the Government states it is deeply regretted that the Norwegian Government has failed in discharging of its obligations under international law, consequent to its sheer neglect in the provision of adequate security to the Sri Lanka Mission in Oslo," a foreign Ministry statement said.

Condemning the attack, the Norwegian government has ordered the police to provide better protection for the embassy, Sri Lanka Information Department website said quoting Norwegian news reports.

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