Waitangi Day
Posted on February 4th, 2014
Dr.Chula Rajapakse MNZM Spokeperson, United Sri Lanka Assn. Wellington NZ
We, New Zealanders of Sri Lankan origin, recall gratefully your statement like contribution at the CHOGM , that helped to restore balance in the face of an unfair barrage of criticism on Sri Lanka as it endeavors to recover and reconstruct after three decades of ravages of war.
In this election year, I wish to inform you that the well over ten thousand of Sri Lankan origin throughout New Zealand , would be gratefully mindful of this support you gave Sri Lanka, when they exercise their franchise, later this year.
As you may be aware , Sri Lanka’s next exposure to criticism based on such unfair and unsubstantiated allegations is at the UNHRC sessions in March in Geneva.
We urge that NZ along with Australia use their good offices at the United Nations, as they did at the CHOGM, to encourage the UNHRC sessions to recognize and support the many outstanding post war achievements of Sri Lanka in reconciliation and reconstruction that you were witness to and to detract from counterproductive measures that will undermine the progress of these laudable achievements.
I attach below a U tube link to the documentary on Sri Lanka shown on American ABC television network, also to be shown on CBS,CNBC & FOX entitled ” Reconciling & Rebuilding” for your viewing pleasure and information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heFhTh1PxQE
With many thanks & Best Wishes,
Yours Sincerely,
Dr.Chula Rajapakse MNZM
Spokeperson,
United Sri Lanka Assn. Wellington NZ
Lower Hutt.