Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has discussed the country’s priorities ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Herath held talks with UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche on Monday (7) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.
The discussion focused on key issues linked to the upcoming UNGA session and the country’s continued engagement with the United Nations.
UN partnership and development goals
The meeting also covered the more than 70-year partnership between Sri Lanka and the United Nations.
The two sides discussed the UN80 initiative, the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the country’s Third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Herath reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to continued engagement with the UN system and to multilateral cooperation.
The 81st UNGA session will provide the next platform for the Government to present its priorities and engage with other countries on international and development issues.
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