UN chief talks post-war agenda with Sirisena

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon discussed Sri Lanka's post-war agenda with newly- elected President Maithripala Sirisena who recorded a stunning victory in the bitterly-contested presidential election that ended the 10-year rule of Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Ban, who is currently on a three-day trip to India, spoke on the phone with Sirisena, the UN chief's deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters here today.

The UN chief congratulated Sirisena's election and the successful conclusion of the presidential polls. Ban and Sirisena discussed the "President's 100-day plan and Sri Lanka's post-war agenda. The Secretary-General affirmed continuous support by the UN to Sri Lanka," Haq said.

Last week, Ban had welcomed the constitutional transfer of power in Sri Lanka, applauding the Sri Lankan Elections Commission for its professionalism in ensuring a "peaceful and credible election," according to a statement released by Ban's spokesman.

The UN chief had also commended the efforts of the candidates, including those of Rajapaksa, law enforcement agencies and civil society for upholding and respecting democratic governance.

The statement had said that Ban looked forward to working with Sirisena and that the UN would continue to support development, reconciliation, political dialogue and accountability in Sri Lanka.(PTI)

Comments - 9

Walter Tuesday, 13 January 2015 03:57 AM

Hope our president speaks good English

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pras Tuesday, 13 January 2015 07:47 AM

if my3 is going to be a puppet end of da story. Firstly i hv my doubts if he understood wat ban said. via DM Android App

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truth Tuesday, 13 January 2015 07:53 AM

Mr Moon please step down to earth - If you have a back bone first inquire the war crimes which America and other nations have committed during wars

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Ruwan Tuesday, 13 January 2015 07:59 AM

English lol.... english not a must for a leader....or a president.... via DM Android App

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Chandra Tuesday, 13 January 2015 08:19 AM

They are trying to pork?

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das Tuesday, 13 January 2015 08:56 AM

Better than Ban-ki moon.

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Anticleon Tuesday, 13 January 2015 09:18 AM

He still wants "accountability" eh? Still looking for the pound of flesh.

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MD Tuesday, 13 January 2015 09:46 AM

Not required. Ban Ki-moon will learn Sinhala

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LankanPotato Tuesday, 13 January 2015 09:58 AM

Atleast he speaks the truth!

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