Mohan Pieris: Latest News

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, Mohan Pieris emphasized that Sri Lanka stresses the importance of adhereing strictly to the United Nations Charter and international laws while being sensitive in adhereing to human rights, in efforts to combat terrorism. Speaking at the Sixth Committee, 2nd Meeting of the General Assembly 77th Session at the United Nations session this year, the permanent representative said that Sri Lanka condemns all forms of terrorism regardless of its motivation, committed by anyone.He further stated that coordinated measures to address root causes of terrorism should be taken, while humanitarian laws should be adhered to in combatting terrorism.Representative Peiris pointed out that Sri Lanka was successful in rehabilitation of persons and in demining efforts, in addition to counterterrorism, and stressed that the Prevention of Terrorism Act acts as the base for counterterrorism efforts in Sri Lanka.Moreover, he said that Sri Lanka has implemented a number of mechanisms to prevent terrorism financing, including financial intelligence unit and money laundering act, and further emphasized on terrorism becoming a key component of all activities carried out by terrorist groups

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry will deliver the Sri Lanka statement at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2022 in New York.During the visit, he will address several Ministerial levels meetings, such as the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Conference on Interaction & Confidence Building Measures in Asia, the Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States of the Group of 77 & China, the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, and the NAM Foreign Ministers Meeting. He will also have bilateral discussions with the Foreign Ministers of UN Member States. In addition, he will also meet with the highest level of UN Officials in New York. The Sri Lanka delegation will consist of Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN in New York Mohan Pieris, as well as a senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials of the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in New York. The High-level segment of the Session will be held from 20 – 26 September 2022.