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UN’s responsibility is to assist democratically elected governments – President tells UNGA

September 23, 2020 News

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“Democratically elected governments of nations understand the pulse and needs of their people the best. It is the responsibility of the UN to assist and support processes of such elected Governments to bring about sustainable solutions for needs of their people” President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in pre-recorded address to the General Debate of the 75^th General Assembly on the United Nations today (23). » Read more

The Interview of Foreign Secretary on Swarnawahini on 21.09.2020

September 22, 2020 News

Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage was interviewed on “Mahajana Sevaya Pinisai” on Swarnavahini on 21st September 2020.

https://youtu.be/2nB7v32uR3s

We expect UN to place due emphasis on non-interference in domestic affairs of states – President tells UN High – Level Meeting

September 21, 2020 News

We expect the United Nation will place due emphasis on non-interference in domestic affairs of other states, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said in a pre-recorded statement at the High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 75^th Anniversary of the United Nations today (21).

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Notice to the general public who wish to obtain consular services

September 19, 2020 Uncategorized

For the convenience of the general public and taking into consideration the social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, all consular services of the High Commission are now provided by prior appointment. Therefore, those who wish to visit the Consular Section of the High Commission are requested to obtain a prior appointment which can be made online by clicking the ‘Appointments for Consular Services’ menu item on the home page of our website.

Appointments can only be made online and not by telephoning the High Commission. Please note that consular services would only be provided to those with prior appointments.

Please also note that a separate appointment should be made in respect of each applicant/application.

Interview of Foreign Secretary on Chennai’s Thanthi TV

September 19, 2020 Uncategorized

The Interview of Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage was telecast today (19/09) on Thanthi TV in Chennai.

Full Interview at: https://youtu.be/N8w6DfoLMmE

Statement by Sri Lanka during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non- recurrence at the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council was made by Ms Dayani Mendis, Actg. Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva on 17 September 2020

September 19, 2020 News

5^th Session of the Human Rights Council

Agenda Item 3:

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of

truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non- recurrence

17 September 2020

Madam President,

As this Council is aware, in November last year, the people of Sri Lanka gave a resounding mandate to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to pursue a policy framework aimed at achieving the fourfold outcome of “a productive citizenry, a contented family, a disciplined and just society and a prosperous nation.”

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Statement by Sri Lanka during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the oral update by the High Commissioner on the human rights implications of the COVID-19 pandemic at the 45th Session of the UN Human Rights Council was made by Ms Dayani Mendis, Actg. Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva on 15 September 2020.

September 16, 2020 News

45^th Session of the Human Rights Council

Agenda Item 2: Enhanced

interactive dialogue on the oral update of the High Commissioner on the human rights impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

14 September 2020

Madam President,

As this Council is aware, last November, the people of Sri Lanka gave a resounding mandate to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to pursue a policy framework aimed at achieving the fourfold outcome of “a productive citizenry, a contented family, a disciplined and just society and a prosperous nation.”

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Statement by Sri Lanka during the General Debate under Agenda Item 2 at the 45th Session of the UN Human Rights Council was made by Ms Dayani Mendis, Actg. Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva on 15 September 2020.

September 16, 2020 News

45^th Session of the Human Rights Council

Agenda Item 2: General Debate

15 September 2020

Statement by Sri Lanka

Madam President,

Sri Lanka wishes to respond to the references made by the High Commissioner for Human Rights to Sri Lanka in the ‘Global Human Rights Update’ on 14 September 2020.

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Sri Lanka highlights the importance of a collective effort for the prosperity in Southeast Asia at the 27th ASEAN Regional Forum

September 12, 2020 News

The 27^th ASEAN Regional Forum was held on 12^th September 2020 virtually. The State Minister for Regional Cooperation, Tharaka Balasuriya represented Sri Lanka at the Forum.

In his statement Minister Balasuriya commended the role of ARF as a proponent of peace, stability and prosperity in the region. Sri Lanka highlighting the values of constructive dialogue, consultation and cooperation by all member states in maintaining peace and security in the region, called for collective efforts by the ARF member states to address traditional and non-traditional security threats.

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