Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris briefed United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary General (ASG) Kanni Wignaraja about the nation’s progress on matters related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) last Wednesday (15), during her official visit to Sri Lanka.
Wignaraja, who is also the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Assistant Administrator and UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Director, was on a visit to Sri Lanka to better understand country priorities and explore new avenues of support from UNDP to Sri Lanka.
The Foreign Minister also highlighted the steps taken to deal with the socioeconomic impacts of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. Conveying appreciation for the UNDP’s five decades of development-related activities in Sri Lanka, the Foreign Minister reiterated that both sides should strengthen the multifaceted co-operation to achieve further progress in the SDGs.
Prof. Peiris also outlined the recent progress made in domestic processes in relation to reconciliation and human rights, including the proposed revisions to the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act (PTA), and reiterated the Government’s commitment to achieving tangible progress. Wignaraja observed that over the years Sri Lanka’s economy had shown resilience and expressed the hope that it will bounce back from setbacks due to Covid-19 pandemic based on good economic principles. Noting that Sri Lanka has a bounty of natural resources, Wignaraja stated that preservation of the environment would boost the tourism industry and support the country’s economic growth, and also conveyed UNDP’s willingness to extend support to Sri Lanka on relevant areas towards achievements of SDGs.
Wignaraja was accompanied by UNDP Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Robert Juhkam, UNDP Resident Representative Malin Herwig, and other UN officials. Foreign Secretary Prof. Jayanath Colombage and senior officials of the Foreign Ministry participated in the meeting.
G.L. Peiris discusses SDGs with UN ASG Wignaraja
20 Dec 2021
G.L. Peiris discusses SDGs with UN ASG Wignaraja
20 Dec 2021
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