The visiting United States member of Congress F. James Sensenbrenner and his Chief of Staff Matt Bisenius have met with the Leader of the Opposition and the Tamil National Alliance R. Sampanthan on Thursday at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament.
During the meeting, Mr. Sampanthan apprised the U.S. lawmaker on recently concluded Local Government Elections and the political situation afterwards.
Explaining the Constitutional making process M. Sampanthan highlighted that the process must continue and seek a successful end. He also emphasized that the Constitution must be approved by the people at a referendum.
Making a reference to the Cosponsored resolution at the UN Human Rights Council Mr. Sampanthan echoed that the Government of Sri Lanka is bound to implement the UNHRC resolution both in spirit and letter. Highlighting the delays that have occurred in implementing the resolution Mr. Sampanthan urged Congress member that the International community must take necessary steps to ensure that the government is held accountable for the commitments made to the international community and to the people in Sri Lanka.
Spokesman of the Tamil National Alliance and Jaffna District Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran was also present at the meeting.
Courtesy: Colombo Page
