Opposition Leader Urges Neutral Condemnation of Middle East Escalation 📈

• Foreign Policy Stance: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called on the Government to formally condemn the recent strike on Iran, citing violations of UN Charter Articles 2(4) and 2(7) regarding sovereign aggression. • Regional Stability: The proposal suggests a balanced diplomatic approach, urging the administration to also denounce Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Gulf nations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. • Economic Context: While the statement focuses on international law, such geopolitical tensions historically impact Sri Lanka’s energy costs and remittance inflows from the Middle East. • Legislative Action: Premadasa proposed that Parliament collectively adopt a position to maintain Sri Lanka's standing on international sovereignty and non-aggression. _Source: Parliamentary Proceedings (Provisional)_