Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said actions taken by U.S. President Donald Trump to change governments in other countries are unacceptable and harmful to countries like Sri Lanka.
Speaking to the media on Monday (02), Wickremesinghe commented on the current conflict involving Iran and the actions of the United States and Israel, describing the situation as a “very serious and complex issue.”
“Removing a government by force, using this kind of method, is not something we can accept,” he said. “Countries such as Switzerland and Norway have already pointed out that these actions are not in line with international law and accepted global practices.”
Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka is unlikely to face an immediate fuel shortage even if Iran’s fuel supply is disrupted, noting that other countries produce sufficient oil to offset such losses.
“Iran losing oil alone will not create a major shortage. Other countries can increase production,” he said.
However, he warned that the situation could worsen if Iran targets oil transport routes. “If Iran starts attacking oil tankers passing through the region and halts shipments, then it will become a serious problem. That has not happened yet,” he added.
He added that Trump’s approach reflects an attempt to shape global affairs according to personal preferences. “Trump wants the world to function the way he prefers, but this is not good for us,” he said, calling the issue “a deeply troubling matter.” (NewsWire)