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Sri Lanka represented at the SDG14: Oceans Conference
Sri Lanka were active participants at the United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development held from 5-9 June 2017 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. During the course of the Conference, Sri Lanka participated in the Partnership Dialogues and at a number of side events.
Prime Minister meets UN Secretary General António Guterres in New York
PM urges the world to act fast to preserve our oceans
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered an impassioned statement at the United Nations in New York today (05 June 2017) urging the world to act fast to combat climate change.
Sri Lanka elected the Vice President of the General Assembly for the 72nd Session
The Story of Ceylon Tea
Flavor of the Month
Sri Lanka tea features prominently at the United Nations in New York
Sri Lanka tea features prominently at Le Salon du Café/Thé at the United Nations in New York
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN actively participated at the Le Salon du Café/Thé – an international tasting adventure, organized by the UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) in collaboration with the Arab Ladies Club at the UN (ALUN).
Day of Vesak celebrated at the UN Headquarters in New York
The Day of Vesak was celebrated at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 10th May 2017 in accordance with the UN General Assembly resolution 54/115 recognizing the day of Vesak internationally as the most significant day for the Buddhists all over the world.
Serendipity: A photographic journey through Sri Lanka
A photographic exhibition entitled Serendipity; A photographic journey through Sri Lanka, organized by the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, opened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York yesterday (18). The exhibits will be on display until 21st April at the Delegates’ Entrance of the United Nations General Assembly Hall.