The United Statescalled on Sri Lanka’s new government Wednesday to use its mandate to pursue a “healing process” as the island recovers from decades of war. Sri Lanka’s new parliament is set to convene today after Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse’s allies won just short of a sweeping two-thirds majority.
US State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said the government appeared to enjoy a “significant mandate” from the election.
“The government should use that mandate to help continue the healing process within Sri Lankan society, to bring all elements to help Sri Lanka get past the recent conflict and move forward together,” Crowleytold reporters.