Sri Lanka, March 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today announced the stance of the Government of Sri Lanka pertaining to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Addressing a special media briefing at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo this evening (05), the President said Sri Lanka will remain neutral during the conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle Eastern region.

The President, however noted, the government will continue to fulfill its international obligations and take necessary steps on humanitarian grounds.

He said that the commitment of all parties is essential to achieve world peace.

Meanwhile, commenting on the current development of another Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka's territorial waters, Preside...