Sri Lanka’s participation in the 19th SAARC Summit scheduled for November 2016 in Islamabad

[ito]

Again they have expressed that it's not conductive to hold the summit now, Which is the facts on the ground, They never mentioned they're boycotting the summit nor have they condemned any side for the situation other than terrorism, All types of terrorism which means any country in the region including India

Indian media should need not construe this as anything else

That is the way things are put in diplomacy. They are seldom direct.

If you still think SL will go to SAARC after issuing this statement, then I cannot help you.

 

[Gibbs]

That is the way things are put in diplomacy. They are seldom direct.

If you still think SL will go to SAARC after issuing this statement, then I cannot help you.

That's stupid, The summit is unsalvageable, What do you expect them to say ? Dont try to score cheap brownie points over this, The statement is clear

The General Provisions of the SAARC Charter require that decisions at all levels shall be taken on the basis of unanimity, and this applies to the convening of meetings of Heads of State or Government of SAARC Member States as well.

You're quite right, it clearly indicates their deep dissatisfaction with the terrorism friendly policies and interference with other neighbouring countries that is a hallmark of India, and they have indicated clearly that, with increasing Chinese interest and support, they don't really see the point of SAARC any more. Sensible.

SAARC is a dead horse Joe i agree, But this attempt by Indian media and some posters here to score cheap brownie points over nothing is just hilarious mate.. The Govt statement is clear, Terrorism of all type and manifestations, thats a general statement for all countries including India

 

[banvanaxl]

You're quite right, it clearly indicates their deep dissatisfaction with the terrorism friendly policies and interference with other neighbouring countries that is a hallmark of India, and they have indicated clearly that, with increasing Chinese interest and support, they don't really see the point of SAARC any more. Sensible.

Sir, Unfortunately, I don't believe that the intended audience is refined enough to catch the drift of the message you are trying to put across.

 

[Vapnope]

Nigga,

That is the official press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Srilanka . See link provided retard.

I do understand English is not your first language but how can you miss the reason explicitly mentioned and change the title to suit your agenda !

 

[banvanaxl]

I do understand English is not your first language but how can you miss the reason explicitly mentioned and change the title to suit your agenda !

I am sorry, you are right .. Let me change the title citing the reason as :

Lack of Peace, Security and "TERRORISM" in the region..

if that helps you sleep better

 

[ito]

That's stupid, The summit is unsalvageable, What do you expect them to say ? Dont try to score cheap brownie points over this, The statement is clear

I am not saying India is right or wrong in cancelling SAARC, but SL will not want to go against India over Pakistan. SL issuing this statement even after knowing that SAARC is cancelled may seem ridiculous, but there is a message in it.

 

[nana41]

What is new in it if it has already postponed, SiriLanka is our Friend & We'll sustain our friendly relation with them .

Srilanka is our friend, she is under pressure from India.We should stand by her,saark or no saark.

 

[Vapnope]

Peace and security are essential elements for the success of meaningful regional cooperation for the benefit of the people of South Asia. As a founding member of SAARC, committed to regional cooperation, Sri Lanka hopes that the steps required to ensuring our region’s peace and security will be taken to create an environment that is conducive for the pursuit of regional cooperation.

Find a tutor man. Your comprehension skills suck.

 

[Talwar e Pakistan]

Wasnt it Pakistan that protected them against LTTE terror, which was supported by India?

 

[Gibbs]

I am not saying India is right or wrong in cancelling SAARC, but SL will not want to go against India over Pakistan. SL issuing this statement even after knowing that SAARC is cancelled may seem ridiculous, but there is a message in it.

India didn't cancel the SAARC it boycotted it only country that can cancel it is Pakistan the host and the main reason from SL to issue the statement is clearly stated there,

"The General Provisions of the SAARC Charter require that decisions at all levels shall be taken on the basis of unanimity, and this applies to the convening of meetings of Heads of State or Government of SAARC Member States as well."

I just cant fathom how you'll presume anything else from it, Probably because you'll are over estimating India's role here, Sorry but thats just it only a presumption

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

SAARC summit is not happening anyways. It is already hijacked by Indians. Pakistan should rather SAARCxit from the summit for ever. Have said multiple times and we will be saying again that Pakistan's future lies with China-Iran-Turkey not with any South Asian country. Pakistan should go ahead and actually revive RCD summit since CPEC will bring these countries virtually at each other doorsteps.

 

[boxer_B]

Wasnt it Pakistan that protected them against LTTE terror, which was supported by India?

You mean to say Pakistan repelled LTTE against Indian wishes thousands of kilometers away in SL but couldn't do it for itself with Mukti Bahani in Bangladesh? (NOT comparing LTTE and Mukti Bahani)

 

[Joe Shearer]

Sir, Unfortunately, I don't believe that the intended audience is refined enough to catch the drift of the message you are trying to put across.

An utterly fortunate circumstance, you will agree.

I notice that you are in a decidedly playful state of mind at the moment.

 

[ito]

India didn't cancel the SAARC it boycotted it only country that can cancel it is Pakistan the host and the main reason from SL to issue the statement is clearly stated there,

"The General Provisions of the SAARC Charter require that decisions at all levels shall be taken on the basis of unanimity, and this applies to the convening of meetings of Heads of State or Government of SAARC Member States as well."

I just cant fathom how you'll presume anything else from it, Probably because you'll are over estimating India's role here, Sorry but thats just it only a presumption

Who can cancel SAARC is not the issue here.

SL could have kept quite. Why did SL issued this statement even after the SAARC got cancelled? There is nothing overestimating here. Every country looks after their self interest. Anyone can say SL interests lies more with India than with Pakistan.

 

[Vapnope]

Sri Lanka condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and stresses in this regard, the need to deal with the issue of terrorism in the region in a decisive manner.

You need a bigger number and something to bring back your senses if they were there EVER !
Keep adding Terrorism when they never said we are canceling SAARC because of Terrorism. Good day !