(VOVWORLD) -UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a smooth transition of government in Sri Lanka and sustainable solutions to the current economic crisis, said his deputy spokesman.
 Protesters storm presidential palace in Sri Lanka (Photo: Reuters) |
The Secretary-General is following developments in Sri Lanka closely, and stands in solidarity with the Sri Lankan people, said deputy spokesman Farhan Haq in a statement.
Mr. Guterres stands in solidarity with the Sri Lankan people, condemns all acts of violence, and calls for those responsible to be held accountable, underlining the paramount importance of maintaining the peace. The UN stands ready to support Sri Lanka and its people, said the statement.
Sri Lanka’s opposition parties met Sunday to agree on a new government a day after the president and prime minister offered to resign following the most dramatic day of monthslong turmoil, with protesters storming the leaders’ homes in rage over an economic crisis.