Statement made by Mr. M.M. Nayeemudeen, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development & Director/National Mine Action Centre at the Twenty Second Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

Statement made by Mr. M.M. Nayeemudeen, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development & Director/National Mine Action Centre at the Twenty Second Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, 01-05 December 2025

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Madam President , Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is an honour to present Sri Lanka’s progress under Article 5 – Clearing Mined Areas, at the Twenty-Second Meeting of States Parties.

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Statement made by Mr. M.H.M. Zameel, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply at the Twenty Second Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, 01-05 December 2025

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Madam President, Distinguished Delegates, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,


Sri Lanka is honoured to present an update on our progress in fulfilling the Victim Assistance commitments under Actions 30 to 39 of the Siem Reap–Angkor Action Plan.

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Sri Lanka highlighted its achievements at the side-event titled ‘Success Stories in Tobacco Control: Lessons Learned from FCTC Policy Implementation’, 20 November 2025

Chairman of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol, and Head of Sri Lanka´s delegation to the COP11 of the FCTC, Dr. Ananda Rathnayaka, highlighted Sri Lanka’s achievements including the challenges faced and lessons learned in implementing the FCTC in the Sri Lanka at  a side-event titled ‘Success Stories in Tobacco Control: Lessons Learned from FCTC Policy Implementation’ organized by the Global Alliance for Tobacco Control, on 20 November 2025.

The side event was held  on the margins of the COP11 of the WHO FCTC, being held from 17-22 November 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The side event also showcased the success stories from  Mexico, and Ghana

Statement by Dr. Ananda Rathnayaka, Chairman of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) at the General Debate of the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP11)

Statement by Dr. Ananda Rathnayaka, Chairman of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) at the General Debate of the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP11) on 18 November 2025

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Madam President, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests,

Thank you very much for the opportunity,

Sri Lanka was the first country in our region to ratify and sign the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Since then, we have remained steadfast in upholding its principles and values, guided by the convention that protecting our people from the harms of tobacco is essential to securing a healthy planet and a healthy future for generations to come.

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Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher concludes Official Visit to Sri Lanka

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The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka from 3 to 8 November 2025. The visit marked a significant milestone in the longstanding friendly relations between the Holy See and Sri Lanka, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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Sri Lanka strengthens partnership with UNITAR and signs MOU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was signed on 30 October 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Statement to the Media by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism of Sri Lanka Vijitha Herath following the Working Meeting with H.E. the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See

Statement to the Media by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism of Sri Lanka Vijitha Herath following the Working Meeting with His Excellency the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, 04th November 2025

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Your Excellency, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See

Distinguished Members/ friends from the Media,
It is with great honour that I welcome His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher today at this Ministry.

This visit marks a momentous occasion, the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Holy See. It is a milestone that we proudly celebrate, reflecting five decades of friendship, cooperation, and a shared commitment to peace, human development, and social justice. This high-level engagement is a clear reflection of our close ties and our mutual desire to deepen this partnership in the years ahead.

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  1. Vatican Foreign Minister Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher to visit Sri Lanka
  2. Hon. Sunil Watagala, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs and the Leader of the Parliamentarian Delegation addressed the General Debate of the 151st Assembly of the IPU on 21 October 2025, in Geneva
  3. Chamber of Commerce Swiss–Sri Lanka (CCSS) Launched in Geneva

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