Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Sri Lanka has welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly endorsing the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution.

The island nation also extended its appreciation to Saudi Arabia and France for their leadership in the initiative.

Sri Lanka reaffirmed its unwavering support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to statehood, in accordance with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....