Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- It is essential to act in a manner that safeguards a country's sovereignty in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath stated when questioned over the attacks carried out by the United States in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

Minister Vijitha Herath made these remarks this afternoon (04) while responding to several questions raised by journalists at a special media briefing held at the Department of Government Information.

Responding to a question, the Minister said that although there may be differing views among political parties, when a government expresses a position, it does so representing all sides of the c...