Cardinal declines meeting with Foreign Minister

The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has refused to meet Foreign Minister, Professor G.L Peiris, until certain conditions are met.

Reverend Father Cyril Gamini Fernando, the Parish Priest of St. Anne’s church, Kurana (Negombo) said that Peiris had written to the Cardinal requesting for a meeting.

The Cardinal has responded saying he is willing to meet provided certain conditions are met.

Reverend Father Cyril Gamini Fernando said that the Cardinal has asserted he will not meet the Foreign Minister until the conditions are met.

Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has informed the Foreign Minister in writing that the investigations into the Easter Sunday attack must be conducted in a manner that wins the confidence of the public.