Religious leaders oppose to agreements allowing foreign force bases in SL
May 31, 2019 08:29 pm
The Asigiriya and Malwatta chapters and His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith have strongly expressed opposition to any agreement that may enable foreign forces to set up bases in Sri Lanka.
Cardinal Ranjith called on Chief Prelate of Asgiriya Chapter Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero at the Asgiri Maha Viharaya in Kandy this evening (31).
The Working Committee of the Sangha Council at the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya and Anunayake Theros of Malwatta Chapter Most Ven. Niyangoda Sri Vijithasiri Anunayake and Most Ven. Dimbul Kumbure Sri Wimaladharma Thero also joined the event.
They have also agreed that the public opinion must be sought when the government enters into agreements with foreign countries, organizations as well as institutions that may affect the sovereignty of Sri Lanka.
Considering the chaotic situation that prevails in the country, the leaders should not drag the country into instability further, but establish a common law and prohibit extremist organizations in order to bring long-lasting peace for the country.
The Asigirya Chapter Chief Prelate, Anunayake Theros of Malwatta Chapter and His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith made a joint announcement signed by them.
Anunayake Theros of Asgiriya Chapter Ven. Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thero and Ven. Vendaruwe Upali Thero also signed the document.
