Some SL envoys appointed during Gota’s time to be replaced

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Some of the Sri Lankan envoys politically appointed to various capitals during the time of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will be replaced once their terms end, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.

This will be done as part of the government’s programme to fill the existing vacancies mostly with career diplomats.

According to the Minister, 16 vacancies have occurred and 12 of them will be filled with diplomats from the foreign service.

Sri Lanka’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva C. A. Chandraprema who was appointed at that time will end his term soon. Career diplomat Himali Arunathilake who served in Nepal will be sent to Geneva in his place.

Mr. Sabry told Daily Mirror that Sri Lankan Ambassador in Beijing Dr. Palitha Kohona had been given an extension because his experience mattered at this time. Also, he said the Sri Lankan Ambassador in the United States would not be replaced since he was doing a good job.

The new envoys who will be deployed include two former Foreign Secretaries, Chithranganee Wagiswara (Australia) and Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage (Indonesia). Other Ambassadors and High Commissioners are Manisha Gunasekera (France), H.M.G.R.R.K. Mendis (Bahrain), Dr. A.S.U. Mendis (Vietnam), Varuni Muthukumarana (Germany), Kapila Jayaweera (Lebanon), M.H.M.N. Bandara (Israel), K.K.Theshantha Kumarasiri (Ethiopia), Dr. Chanaka H. Thalpahewa (Philippines), Priyangika Wijegunasekara (Jordan), B. Kandeepan (Kuwait), Udaya Indrarathna (United Arab Emirates) and Sandith Samarasinghe (Consul General- Melbourne).

(Kelum Bandara)

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Jude Tuesday, 27 December 2022 04:54 AM

SRI Lankan diplomats absolutely NO use!! They're all henchmen of Politicos!! And enjoying all expenses paid vacation in foreign mission for couple of years!!

DOT Tuesday, 27 December 2022 06:58 AM

A good move sir! It was probably the worst era!

Ram Tuesday, 27 December 2022 07:56 AM

Good announcement by Ali Sabri. I thought during Gota's time he was in the Cabinet. If he failed to advise Gota of poor appointments Ali has failed. If he advised and Gota failed to listen Gota has failed.

Jude Tuesday, 27 December 2022 09:08 AM

In couple of years time, you guys will also be replaced!! Yeah!!

anura hettiarachchi Tuesday, 27 December 2022 09:12 AM

Mr. Sabry, you said it well, those are not appointment made for the best interest of the country. Now, why you have to wait until their tyerms end???? Can you as man gather some personality to make spontaneous decision.

Inshi Tuesday, 27 December 2022 09:13 AM

Appoint only career diplomas or those respected in their career with an unblemished record should there be a vacancy. They represent our country and if they fail, it reflects poorly on our country.

Jude Fernando Tuesday, 27 December 2022 09:13 AM

A good move. Make sure it is done properly. Not a single political appointment to any level.

Lion Tuesday, 27 December 2022 01:00 PM

Replace even Siyambalapityas wife who was sent to the mission in Australia to look after his daughters

Dharmasena Sarange Don Wednesday, 28 December 2022 06:44 AM

Review the progress of Ambassadors appointed every 3 months. They should be told to find out the export market for our products. So that we can export such items and can earn much-needed dollars.

Jim Kuru Wednesday, 28 December 2022 07:40 AM

No Benefit to the country

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