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Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka hosts diplomatic reception to celebrate 70th Anniversary of Independence
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York celebrated Sri Lanka’s 70th Anniversary of Independence with a diplomatic reception held on 07 February 2018. Over 200 high dignitaries including a large and representative gathering of Permanent Representatives, senior officials of the UN, Sri Lankan professionals and members of the press among others, were present to mark the occasion.
Mission co-hosts event on "STEAM Education for Global Citizenship to Achieve the SDG’s"
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations co-hosted an event entitled “STEAM Education for Global Citizenship to achieve the SDG’s”.
Sri Lanka Mission celebrates 70th Independence Day in New York
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations together with the Sri Lanka community in the Tri State area celebrated Sri Lanka’s 70th anniversary of Independence on 4th February 2018 at the Susan E Wagner High School in Staten Island, New York.
Ceremonial Commencement of Work for the year 2018
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, with the participation of its staff, conducted a special ceremony at the Mission premises this morning (2nd January) to commence the new work year.
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka celebrates Christmas in New York
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York hosted a Christmas celebration for members of the staff and their families on 27th December 2017 at the Mission premises. The event commenced with a welcome address by H.E. Dr. Rohan Perera, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, followed by a short sermon by Rev. Fr. Hashendra.
Sri Lanka accedes to the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka deposited the Instrument of Accession to the Convention of the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction (Ottawa Treaty) on the 13th of December 2017 at the Treaty Section of the United Nations in New York.
Sri Lanka shares its Peacebuilding experience with the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission in New York
Foreign Secretary Prasad Kariyawasam, joined by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Indrajit Coomaraswamy, and Secretary-General of the Secretariat for Coordinating Reconciliation Mechanisms Mano Tittawella, shared information on Sri Lanka’s journey of peacebuilding with the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission in New York on 20 November.
A Discussion on Increasing Women in Peacekeeping, on the occasion of the UN Security 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN, the Association of War Affected Women, and the International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) held a panel discussion under the theme, “Increasing Women in UN Peace Keeping” today (31st October 2017) at the UN headquarters.
THINK EQUAL a valuable partner in catalyzing national unity and reconciliation says Ambassador Perera
Ambassador Dr. Amrith Rohan Perera, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN was speaking at a side event organized by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka together with THINK EQUAL titled “The Role of Education in Achieving Sustainable Peace” today (30th October 2017) at the Mission premises. The event was held