Sri Lanka’s Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the main party in the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) coalition, has strongly condemned what it described as a military intervention by the United States against Venezuela, accusing Washington of violating the country’s sovereignty.
In a statement issued on January 4, the JVP alleged that the United States had carried out a forceful military action against Venezuela and claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was elected by popular vote, and his wife had been abducted during the operation.
The ruling party said the authority to determine a country’s future and its leadership lies solely with its people, stressing that no external power has the right to interfere in the internal affairs of a sovereign and independent state.
The JVP said democracy, human rights, and the independence and sovereignty of states are universally accepted principles, adding that military interventions or invasions of countries under any pretext are unacceptable in the modern world.
It further said it firmly believes that the international community would not approve of what it described as a coercive military intervention carried out by the United States against Venezuela.
Reaffirming its stance, the JVP said it stands in solidarity with Venezuela and supports the country’s sovereignty and independent existence, while opposing all forms of foreign military interference.
The statement was issued by the JVP Politburo. (Newswire)
