A fine example of non-alignment

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was an important feature in international relations during the period of the Cold War between West and East. The Cold War is now over and the world is a more complex place in which many power blocs and alliances can be observed.

While the NAM is no longer relevant, the principle of non-alignment remains relevant specially for small countries like Sri Lanka. Our country can remain faithful to the principle of non-alignment and the commitment to the United Nations.

In the last two years, Sri Lanka has pursued that kind of policy. Sending a warship to engage with the Houthis while inviting the President of Iran to Sri Lanka is a fine example of the principle of non-alignment in practice.

Leelananda de Silva