Colombo [Sri Lanka], March 6 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Anura Disanayake has said Sri Lanka will remain non-aligned during the current West Asia conflict and called on all parties to commit to peace.
In a post on X, Disanayake said, “No civilian should die in wars. Our approach is that every life is as precious as our own. We jealously guard our non-aligned policy while ensuring that humanitarian values and the saving of lives remain our top priority. What the world urgently needs today is peace. There is a real risk of a severe global economic crisis, and entire societies are facing serious and complex challenges. We call upon all parties to demonstrate a firm commitment to peace. As a state, Sri Lanka stands ready to support every step toward ending hostilities. All our actions are aimed at saving lives and ensuring that humanity prevails.”
Sri Lanka on Thursday extended humanitarian assistance to a second Iranian ship that had sent a distress signal near its territorial waters. The crew of IRIS Bushehr was disembarked for aid and the ship moved to Trincomalee Harbour. The Sri Lanka Navy arranged safe transport of the 208 personnel on board to Colombo.
At a news conference, the President reiterated Sri Lanka’s neutral stance amid tensions between the United States and Iran, saying the country would not allow its land, territorial waters or airspace to be used in an inimical manner against any state, reported the Daily Mirror Sri Lanka.
IRIS Bushehr’s distress call followed the sinking of IRIS Dena, which was struck by a torpedo from a United States submarine on March 4, 2026. More than 100 sailors were reported killed in the attack, while Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force personnel rescued about 32 to 35 survivors. (ANI)
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