US to boycott ‘Defeating Terrorism’ showcase
2011-03-14
The United States and Japan have decided to boycott ‘Defeating Terrorism Sri Lankan Experience’ seminar organised by Sri Lanka army, the LankaNewsWeb can exclusively reveal.
The Sri Lanka Army and Defence Ministry have invited 54 countries to attend the showcase to be held in May in Colombo.
Sri Lanka military says it will “share their knowledge” of counter-insurgency at the meeting.
While Japan is prevented by its constitution to take part or attend on any military activities, the USA has decided
to boycott the event in protest to Sri Lanka government’s constant denial to investigate war crimes.
In an attempt to reignite jingoism that has been fading away in recent months, Sri Lanka plans to continue war victory celebrations on the second anniversary of the military defeat of the LTTE. The event is also a part of a tourism promotion exercise.
But the USA is not happy over lack of accountability and reconciliation efforts in Sri Lanka.
The LNW understands that many other leading international players are also considering a possible boycott.
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