Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
Last Updated : 2024-04-18 17:22:00
UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Miroslav Lajčák has cited Sri Lanka as a successful example of how civil society could collaborate with the government on peace building.
He has made reference to Sri Lanka’s peace building efforts during both the opening and closing remarks of the high level meeting on Peace Building and Sustaining Peace which was held at the UN Headquarters from April 24-26.
President Lajčák cited the work of Mrs. Vishaka Dharmadasa, as an example of how an individual can contribute to a country’s peace building initiatives.
He also cited an example of how Sri Lanka’s civil society made a contribution to the GoSL efforts on drafting a reconciliation and peace building programme for the country.
Speaking at the High Level Meeting, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Ambassador Rohan Perera highlighted the initiatives undertaken by the Sri Lankan Government on reconciliation and peace building.
Ambassador Perera emphasized the importance of prevention of conflicts, as reflected in the Secretary General’s Report on Peace Building and Sustaining Peace, as a factor that would save countless lives and resources that could otherwise be utilized for a country’s development.
He also stressed the importance of ensuring predictable and sustained funding for peace building initiatives through the Peace Building Fund, which were crucial for reconciliation and peace building efforts of countries such as Sri Lanka.
Dr. Perera highlighted the collaboration between Sri Lanka and the Peace Building Support Office, as an example of a fruitful partnership on peace building between a Member State and the United Nations.
Sri Lanka’s efforts of engaging the Diaspora in peace building initiatives was also highlighted.
Harith Wednesday, 02 May 2018 02:46 AM
The diaspora is not for peace building and why should you involve them. They only want to show Sri Lanka is full or conflict, to avoid been sent back from the Western world.
Peace Wednesday, 02 May 2018 03:05 AM
The fundamental block is that we do not have two states in one country. Onice this is established peace will flow faster than our rivers. Now we are just beating around the bush, endlessly talking on unwanted, unnecessary measures. This is waste of time and fools the UN.
Jayasiri Wednesday, 02 May 2018 06:46 AM
The building block of peace building is the trust which must be developed between all stakeholders. The unity depends on the safeguards that ensures the unitary nature of the country without influence of outsiders. Any outside influence can have a huge negative impact on the peace.
Sach Wednesday, 02 May 2018 08:16 AM
Sri Lanka is a successful bullying story of the west
Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.
Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
On March 26, a couple arriving from Thailand was arrested with 88 live animal
According to villagers from Naula-Moragolla out of 105 families 80 can afford
Is the situation in Sri Lanka so grim that locals harbour hope that they coul
A recent post on social media revealed that three purple-faced langurs near t