The Hon. K. Kader Masthan

Sri Lanka Labour Party· Vanni· 6 March 2026 ·Debate: Debate: Resolution on Public Security Ordinance - Extension of State of Emergency

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Hon. K. Kader Masthan praised President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for acting to save 208 people aboard an Iranian ship. He framed the action as a humanitarian decision taken in accordance with international law despite external pressure.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees, we thank His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for making a brave and correct decision to save 208 lives on the Iranian ship, despite intimidation by warmongering imperialists. He has proved that, on the basis of international law, humanitarian actions must be taken without fear. For that, we thank him again.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 6 March 2026 ·No. 23376 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. K. Kader Masthan. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 March 2026. No. 23376. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/5177