Foreign Minister to brief UNHRC and meet Bachelet

20 Feb, 2022

Foreign Minister Prof G.L.?Peiris is to lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and will also meet the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.

The 49th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council will take place from 28 February to 1 April, 2022 in Geneva. During the Session the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights will present a written update on Sri Lanka to the Council and there will be an Interactive Dialogue on Sri?Lanka on 3 March, 2022.

Foreign Minister Prof G.L.?Peiris will lead the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.?

During the visit the Foreign Minister will address the High Level Segment of the 49th Session of the Council and thereafter speak at the Interactive Dialogue on Sri Lanka.?

The Foreign Minister is also scheduled to have meetings with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and other dignitaries during his visit. (Colombo Gazette)

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