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Part of situation: Sri Lanka diplomatic engagement at UN General Assembly (2 clusters)

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister meets UN Chief at General Assembly

United Nations General Assembly Vijitha Herath economic recovery nuclear disarmament peacekeeping operations

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath participated in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, focusing on themes of economic recovery and international trust.

During meetings on the sidelines of the assembly, Herath held discussions with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The talks covered Sri Lanka’s progress in economic reforms and reconciliation efforts, as well as potential reforms to the international financial architecture to better support developing countries. They also discussed Sri Lanka’s ongoing contributions to UN peacekeeping operations.

Additionally, Herath met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare to discuss support for Sri Lankan peacekeepers. In a plenary meeting regarding the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, the Minister advocated for nuclear disarmament and called for redirecting resources toward health, education, and climate action.

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Antonio Guterres · Atul Khare · Sri Lanka · United Nations · Vijitha Herath

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] Minister Herath briefed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, reforms, and reconciliation efforts. frontpage.lk · www.newswire.lk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The discussions included Sri Lanka’s contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations. frontpage.lk · www.newswire.lk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Herath and Guterres exchanged views on reforming the international financial architecture to support developing nations. frontpage.lk · www.newswire.lk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to nuclear disarmament. frontpage.lk · www.newswire.lk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Herath called for concrete and time-bound steps toward the total elimination of nuclear weapons. frontpage.lk · www.newswire.lk

Sources

Sri Lanka Goes to the UN to Talk About Restoring Trust. Trust Begins at Home - FINANCIAL CHRONICLE [srilankachronicle.com]
FM Vijitha Herath meets UN Chief António Guterres on sidelines of UNGA81 [frontpage.lk]
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath Holds Talks With UN Secretary-General Guterres at UNGA81 [www.lankanewspapers.com]
FM Vijitha Herath meets UN Chief António Guterres on sidelines of UNGA81 - Newswire [www.newswire.lk]