SL condemns attack in Lebanon; 2 Lankan UN peacekeepers injured

Sri Lanka yesterday strongly condemned the attack at UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, South Lebanon injuring two Sri Lankan UN peacekeepers.  

“Sri Lanka upholds the obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and inviolability of UN premises at all times,” Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement. 

“Sri Lanka Embassy in Beirut is in contact with UNIFIL regarding the medical attention and speedy recovery of the Sri Lankan peacekeepers.  Sri Lanka values the brave contribution of its UN peacekeepers worldwide,” it added.