“Special Panel on Sri Lanka uncalled for and unwarranted” – President to Ban Ki-moon

“Act in keeping with principles of UN Charter on non-interference”

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has pointed out that the intention of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to appoint a panel of experts to advice him (i.e. the SG) on Sri Lanka is totally uncalled for and unwarranted.
In a telephone conversation between the President and the UNSG yesterday (March 05, 10), arising from a letter written by the UNSG on February 25, President Rajapaksa was emphatic on this position.

Model United Nations 2010

In March 03, 2010, 722 students from US schools gathered in New York City for the fourth  Model United Nations programme (MMUN 2010).  The goal of the model UN is to explore how they could have a voice on world issues such as peace, non-violence, the environment   and social justice.  This programme is a fascinating 'going out' exercise for school children, aged 9 to 15 years. Introduced twenty-five years ago, many Model UN programmes for high school and university students are held annually. 
The children learnt about the UN and its sixty-year evolution encouraging greater dialogue and cooperation among the 192 member countries. Each class represented a country.
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona was the key note speaker. He spoke about Sri Lanka and its role in the UN and a film about Sri Lanka, its history, religious, culture, tourism and life style was screened at the event.
The model UN programme gives Sri Lankan students an opportunity to become more involved with the United Nations. The Sri Lanka Mission to UN in New York is in a position to provide more information on this programme.
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka : www.slmission.com

Model United Nations : www.montessori-mun.org/

Attached are some photos taken at the event.

Pls see the details of Sri Lanka Promotion event

 DIPLOMATIC BRIEFING

Excellencies,
Distinguished members of the Diplomatic Corps and of the UN and
other International Organizations,
Ladies & gentlemen,

I thank you for your presence at this diplomatic briefing.  Sri Lanka as a democratic nation is committed to transparency and believes in the importance of always sharing with our friends and partners overseas, the facts and considerations behind any noteworthy development in our country.

Ban Ki-Moon congratulates President on victory
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon congratulated President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his outstanding victory in being elected for a second term in the recently concluded Presidential Election.