Lanka?s support to peacekeeping operations commended

14 Feb, 2017

The United Nations (UN) has commended?Sri Lanka?s support to peacekeeping operations.

UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman said that in celebrating Sri Lanka he also recognizes how, at a time of growing division around the world, the diversity of the United Nations strengthens the common work and affirms?common humanity.

He also took note of Sri Lanka?s commitment to sustainable development and ending climate change, and highlighted the valuable support extended towards peacekeeping operations.

Feltman was delivering remarks at an event organised by the?Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN in New York?on behalf of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Mr. Antonio Guterres. (Colombo Gazette)

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