Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath heads for Geneva

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Colombo, Sept. 7 (Daily Mirror) - Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath left for Geneva this morning (7) to participate in the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which begins tomorrow (8), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

During the session, Minister Herath is scheduled to deliver a special statement on behalf of the Sri Lankan government. He is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with senior diplomats, including a planned meeting with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to highlight the new government’s initiatives, progress and future plans on human rights protection.

Minister Herath will be accompanied by Dyani Mendis, Director-General of the UN and Human Rights Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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A Sunday, 07 September 2025 01:07 PM

Talk in Sinhala pls with interpretation.

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Zarook Monday, 08 September 2025 01:51 AM

He can read like a 9 year old.

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Just saying Monday, 08 September 2025 04:09 AM

Nothing wrong with that! Many countries speak in their mother tongue either out of principle or out of necessity! Must get out of a colonial mindset that everyone has to be fluent in English! What’s more important is fluent dialogue and communication. Wish the foreign minister the best of luck with his trip.

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Jinna Sunday, 07 September 2025 01:44 PM

Hopefully, accompanied by Kuchchan for interpretation.

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Sashi Sunday, 07 September 2025 02:04 PM

Far better to address our human rights issues in Arugam Bay, where our livelihoods, freedom of speech, and personal safety are in serious jeopardy before this becomes another Palestine; with perpetrators beyond the grasp of UN accountability!

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Mahila Monday, 08 September 2025 01:56 AM

It is time up!!?? "to address our human rights issues in Arugam Bay, where our livelihoods, freedom of speech, and personal safety are in serious jeopardy before this becomes another Palestine;" - those conditions existed already for for past 18 Years, ignoring it in "Homegrown BS which never materialised"!!?? All the while the 'Pashas' or 'Pukhshas' enabled all to scratch their backs by some 'willing Acolytes'!!??

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Danny Sunday, 07 September 2025 04:53 PM

Defend the indefensible. Time has ran out. Only excuse you can say is you are empowering the law enforcement agencies to pave the way for internal investigation.

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Lol Monday, 08 September 2025 04:57 AM

Ha ha enjoying the foreign tours these days.

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