The government has decided to write to all 47 member nations including India, Pakistan and China, requesting their support for Sri Lanka at the upcoming United Nations Human Rights Council session.
Speaking to NewsRadio, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said official letters have already been sent to several countries including India.
The Foreign Minister said explanations have also been sent along with the letters over the allegations that are expected to be tabled against Sri Lanka at the upcoming Human Rights Council session.
Meanwhile, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has personally requested several Heads of States to support Sri Lanka at the upcoming session.
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena noted due to the current coronavirus situation, they are unable to visit countries to meet Heads of States and senior government leaders and are instead meeting with ambassadors and diplomats stationed in Sri Lanka.