Sri Lanka’s 6th Periodic Review under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) will be held on 8 and 9 March 2023 in Geneva. It is recalled that Sri Lanka acceded to the ICCPR on 11 June 1980. Currently, 173 countries have ratified the...
Independence Day Message Our 75th Anniversary of Independence from colonial rule is being observed during an extremely critical and challenging time in the country. It is, indeed, a decisive moment. However it presents an opportunity for us not only to...
WE ARE HIRING Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN Office in Geneva is looking for a Translator cum Administrative Assistant. Must be fluent in English & French. Apply before 09.03.2023 Please send...
Mr. President, Let me thank you and your team for convening this meeting [thank the panelists] on this very important topic on negative security assurances. Mr. President, let reiterate at the outset...
Sri Lanka's National Report under the 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) comes up for consideration by the UN Working Group on UPR on Wednesday 1st February 2023 during its 42nd Session to...
Mr President, [I thank you Mr. President, for your kind words of welcome.] Sri Lanka congratulates Egypt and you, Ambassador Ahmed Gamaleldin, on assuming the first Presidency of the 2023 session of...
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Consulate General of Sri Lanka will be closed to the public from Monday 30th January until Wednesday 01st February 2023 due to ongoing renovations in the...