COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ambassador of Germany to Sri Lanka, Ambassador Holger Seubert says that he is impressed with how peaceful the people of Sri Lanka are in exercising their right to freedom of expression.

In a tweet, the Ambassador stated that the current protest is a reflection of the German reunification back in 1989 when the power of protests was proven. 

Moreover, he wished all parties involved the strength to remain peaceful as well.

I am impressed with how peaceful the proud people of 🇱🇰 are exercising their right to freedom of expression. It reminds me of German reunification back in 1989 when we experienced how powerful peaceful protests can be. Wishing all parties involved the strength to remain peaceful! pic.twitter.com/xKH79QCx9A

— Ambassador Holger Seubert (@GermanAmbColo) April 24, 2022

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