Sri Lanka and Latvia successfully convened inaugural bilateral consultations on 10 July 2024 Co-Chaired by Yasoja Gunasekera, Additional Secretary/West of the MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 and Katarina Plātere, Head of the Bilateral Relations Directorate Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦.(1/2)

Participated at the 8th Session of the OEWG on ICT, under the ‘Women in Cyber Fellowship’ offered by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Un voyage au coeur du patrimoine: Sri Lanka et l’UNESCO ‘A journey through heritage: Sri Lanka and UNESCO’

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Sri Lanka Defines its Priorities for the Summit of the Future Read More: mfa.gov.lk/joint-media-re… #DiplomacyLK #lka

Every year, over 700,000 people take their own life. Suicide is a global public health issue that affects all ages & regions of the world. On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, World Health Organization (WHO) has advice for how you can help someone who may be considering suicide. who.int/news-room/fact…

“The Summit of the Future is an opportunity for far-reaching agreements on international collaboration for a safer, more sustainable & more equitable world.” – António Guterres calls on UN member countries to take action for #OurCommonFuture. un.org/sg/en/content/…

Ensuring peace is humanity’s greatest responsibility. At next week’s Summit of the Future, leaders will come together to pursue collective action to create a safer, more inclusive & sustainable world for #OurCommonFuture. bit.ly/SotF2024

Science, technology & innovation are key to achieving the #GlobalGoals & a more inclusive world. Yet, many countries still face major gaps & challenges in these fields. Monday is the 1st-ever Int'l Day of Science, Technology & Innovation for the South: un.org/en/observances…

NEWS: The Pact for the Future has been adopted by member countries by consensus at UN Headquarters in New York. The adoption will help pave the way for greater international cooperation for #OurCommonFuture.

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Sri Lanka elected to the UN Commission on International Trade Law Read More: mfa.gov.lk/sl-elected-to-… #DoplomacyLK #lka

Participated at the 9th Substantive Session of the OEWG on ICT Security, held at the #UNHQ, under the #WiCFellowship Thankful to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for the Fellowship 🇱🇰🇺🇳

Hate speech and disinformation can spread quickly, both online & offline. We all have a part to play in stopping it in its tracks. Amplify facts, call out mis- and disinformation, and educate yourself & others to say #NoToHate. un.org/en/hate-speech

Was pleased to meet Dr. Robin Geiss, Director United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and reflected on Sri Lanka’s leading diplomatic efforts in Disarmament & International Security. Looking forward to more collaboration, in the evolving international security landscape.

UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss today held a productive discussion on global security and national priorities with Hon. Vijitha Herath, Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism. We thank you for your enduring, steadfast support for disarmament! 🇱🇰🤝🇺🇳

70 years ago, Sri Lanka joined the United Nations. Since then, we’ve walked together through moments of hardship and progress. Now, as the United Nations turns 80: the need for global cooperation is greater than ever. Because together, we are stronger. #OurUN #අපේUN #எங்கள்UN

Addressing the General Debate of the 80th Session of the UNGA x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters on 25th afternoon. We engaged in a productive discussion regarding the government’s initiatives to enhance Sri Lanka's economic, social and political landscape. Value his comprehensive assessment and

President Anura Kumara Disanayaka concludes visit to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York Read More: mfa.gov.lk/en/president-c… #DiplomacyLK #lka #UNGA