Mr. Sagala Ratnayake, Minister of Youth Affairs, Project Management and Southern Development was in New York last week, invited by the United Nations to serve as a briefer at the first ever United Nations Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on the subject of ‘Maritime Crime as a Threat to International Peace and Security’.
H.E. Dr. Rohan Perera, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN in New York, in his capacity as the Vice-President of the 11th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, co-chaired a roundtable on the topic of women and girls with disabilities on 13 June 2018 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, together with Ms.
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations actively participated at the annual UN International Bazaar held on 18th June 2018 at the United Nations Headquarters. The UN premises was a hive of activity as the New York community gathered to experience the cuisine and craft products of different cultures.
Sri Lanka participated in the World Environment Day 2018, organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in association with the global co-host for this year, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on 5 June 2018.
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York conducted traditional Ifthar (Breaking Ramadan Fast) on Friday, June 1st with the participation of a large number of Sri Lankan Muslim expatriates living in the Tri-State area. The programme was held at the Mission premises.
Sri Lanka showcases its Fight Against Corruption at UN High Level Debate
Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) speaking during the annual commemoration of Vesak at the United Nations Headquarters in New York yesterday (01 May 2018), noted that, although born a prince, Buddha rose above self-interest and went into the world to help overcome human suffering. “His teachings are based on the principle that compassion is central to enlightenment, and as such, his message of service to others is more relevant than ever,” the Secretary-General said.
Speaking at the High Level Meeting on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace, held at the United Nations Headquarters from 24 - 25th April 2018, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Rohan Perera highlighted the initiatives undertaken by the Government of Sri Lanka on reconciliation and peacebuilding in the country. In the course of his Statement, Ambassador Perera emphasized the importance of prevention of conflicts, as reflected in the Secretary General’s Report on
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, in collaboration with the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), held an exploratory meeting on the desirability and feasibility of an Advisory Centre on International Investment Law (ACIIL) today (24 April 2018) at the Mission premises.
