SL Joins 100+ Nations Condemning West Bank Annexation 📈

Sri Lanka has officially signed a joint statement alongside over 100 countries and global blocs (including the EU and OIC) to reject Israel’s unilateral measures and potential annexation of the occupied West Bank. • Diplomatic Stand: The move reinforces Sri Lanka's historical support for Palestinian self-determination and a negotiated two-state solution based on 1967 borders. • Key Allegations: The statement condemns "unlawful presence" and measures aimed at altering the demographic character of the territory, including East Jerusalem. • Global Alignment: Initially omitted from the first list of 85, Sri Lanka joined a subsequent wave of signatories including India, China, Japan, and the UK. • Economic/Political Context: While primarily a geopolitical stance, such multilateral engagement reflects Sri Lanka's commitment to international law and its positioning within the Global South and broader Afro-Asian diplomatic circles.