18/12/2017 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 15 December, a spokesperson for the European External action service welcomed Sri Lanka’s accession as the 163rd member of the Convention banning antipersonnel mines, known as the Ottawa Convention. The spokesman pointed out that by joining the Convention, Sri Lanka is increasing the safety and security of its people and committing itself to all obligations of the Convention, including clearing minefields, destroying stockpiles and assisting...