On the eve of his departure from New York, Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, was met by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 17 July. At the one-on-one meeting where several issues were discussed, the Secretary-General conveyed his personal best wishes to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his commitment to work with the Government of Sri Lanka for peace and prosperity in the country. (United Nations, New York. Photo - Jay Mandal/On Assignment)