Ukraine crisis a reminder for Sri Lanka on the importance of non-alignment

In a world increasingly polarized by great-power rivalries, Sri Lanka must remain steadfast in its time tested foreign policy doctrine: non-alignment, former Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry said.

 

"Our strategic location in the Indian Ocean, economic aspirations and long term stability demand that we engage with all global actors without becoming pawns in their geopolitical games," he said.

 

He added, "The ongoing crisis in Ukraine offers a stark reminder of what happens when small and mid sized nations get caught in the crossfire of major power struggles. For Sri Lanka, the lesson is clear: we must remain non-aligned yet multi-aligned, engaging with all, avoiding entanglements, and ensuring that our sovereignty is never compromised."