The Ambassador of Palestine to Sri Lanka, Ihab Khalil, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath on June 2 to discuss the situation in Gaza and bilateral matters, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting at the ministry, Khalil thanked Sri Lanka for its continued support of Palestine at regional and international forums. He also expressed appreciation for Sri Lanka’s donation of US$1 million to the Gaza Children’s Fund through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
Herath reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s support for Palestinian statehood under the United Nations Charter and relevant resolutions. He said Sri Lanka remained committed to a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders as the path toward lasting peace and security in the region. (Newswire)