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Thursday, 08 July 2010 09:09 |
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Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians
in Armed Conflict – 7th July 2010
Statement by the delegation of Sri Lanka Madam President,
I join previous speakers in expressing appreciation to you for convening today’s open debate and congratulate you on your assumption of the Presidency. We also thank the Secretary-General for his statement and Under-Secretary-General John Holmes and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Pillay for their useful briefings. |
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Thursday, 17 June 2010 08:50 |
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Statement by Bandula Jayasekara
Charge d’ Affaires a.i.
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
at the Security Council Debate on
‘Children and Armed Conflict’
United Nations, New York.
16th June, 2010
Mr. President, My delegation wishes to convey its appreciation to you Mr. President, for convening this debate and for your leadership of the Working Group on this issue. We take note of the Secretary-General’s Report on children and armed conflict which provides useful insight on how we must move forward on this important issue. |
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Tuesday, 01 June 2010 15:56 |
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SRI LANKAN EXPATRIATES IN THE TRI-STATE AREA INVITED TO CONTACT THE MISSION The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN in New York invites all Sri Lankans and Sri Lankan Americans living in tri-state area ( New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) to establish contact with the Permanent Mission. Please click here for details |
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Monday, 24 May 2010 14:49 |
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The UN Marks the occassion of Vesak at the ECOSOC Chamber on 21st May 2010. H.E.Dr. Palitha Kohona, Ambassador & Permanent Representative is delivering his speech Photos of Religious Ceremony and the Cultural Show of Vesak Day Observance of Vesak at the United Nations
H.E. Dr. Palitha Kohona
Ambassador & Permanent Representative
Most Venerable Members of Maha Sanga
Excellencies,
Ladies & Gentlemen,
I would also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Libran N. Cabactulan and his colleagues at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Nations for organizing today’s event, marking this years’ day of observance of Vesak, at the United Nations. |
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Monday, 17 May 2010 15:20 |
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Informal Meeting on Piracy |
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Wednesday, 02 June 2010 08:44 |
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Statement by
Hon. Mohan Peiris, P.C.,
Attorney-General of Sri Lanka under agenda Item 2 of the 14th Session of the
UN Human Rights Council:
update by the
High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva, 31 May 2010 Mr. President,
My delegation notes the High Commissioner’s interest on Sri Lanka as contained in her statement. Having seized the opportunity for peace and reconciliation with the end of the terrorist conflict, we in Sri Lanka have now begun to reap its dividends through the meaningful implementation of the necessary measures to ensure they are enjoyed by every citizen of the country. The very fact that only 30,000 remain from the 300,000 IDPs to resettle from a year ago signals the provision of the basic fruits of peace. The President of Sri Lanka has instructed for immediate action to be taken to resettle these remaining IDPs within 3 months and close the welfare centres in the North. Infrastructure facilities such as highways, drinking water, schools, electricity and housing are being developed in this region. |
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Tuesday, 25 May 2010 08:02 |
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The Minister of External Affairs Hon. Professor G.L. Peiris visits New York
The Hon. Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, visited New York on 23 and 24th May, 2010. During his visit he met with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and a range of senior UN officials, including Chef de Cabinet, Vijay Nambiar and Under Secretary General Lynn Pascoe. He was also interviewed by Reuters, the BBC, the Wall Street Journal and the Press Trust of India.
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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 14:37 |
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National Victory Day Celebrated in New York |
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Friday, 14 May 2010 16:05 |
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PERMANENT MISSION OF SRI LANKA TO THE UNITED NATIONS
IN NEW YORK The Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka has decided to provide an opportunity for internship (non remunerative) to work with the Sri Lanka Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, from 1st September-30th December 2010 during the forthcoming Sixty-Fifth Session of the General Assembly. The Internship will provide opportunities to obtain an understanding of issues of concern and relevance for Sri Lanka in an international context. It will also give a first hand experience on issues of concern to the internal community at a global level. Please read more |
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