Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath concluded his visit to Geneva where he addressed the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on September 8, 2025, del ...
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Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to achieving reconciliation through domestic mechanisms at the 60th UN Human Rights Council
Addressing the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, during the Interactive Dialogue (ID) on Sri Lanka on 08 September 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Touris ...
Statement delivered by Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva 8th September 2025
Mr. President, High Commissioner, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I speak to you on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka at a time when my country has embarked on a historic journey towards transformational cha ...
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