Govt. concerned with Taiwan move
The Government of Sri Lanka is seriously concerned about the attempts
by Taiwan to hold a so-called referendum on the pretext of seeking
independence and joining the UN under the name of Taiwan, March 22,
states a Foreign Ministry press release.
The release adds' "Sri Lanka remains firmly committed to the "One
China Policy" and opposes any form of Taiwan independence and
participation of Taiwan in any international and or regional
organisations as this would be in blatant violation of established
international norms and obligations enshrined in the UN Charter.
"The People's Republic of China is the sole legal Government
representing the whole of China and Taiwan is an inalienable part of the
Chinese territory.
"Furthermore the General Assembly Resolution 2758 of 1971 clearly
resolves China's representation in the UN and Sri Lanka strongly
believes that the People's Republic of China represents the aspirations
of all people in China including those in Taiwan".
"Any attempts to change this status-quo is regarded by Sri Lanka as
detrimental to cross-straits relations and to the peace and stability of
Asia as a whole. Sri Lanka strongly hopes that Taiwan will respect the
concerns of the International community and desist from engaging in the
so-called referendum seeking "de jure independence".
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