High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra Commences National Integrity Week 2026

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Canberra marked the commencement of  National Integrity Week 2026 by taking the Integrity Pledge, in parallel with the main  official ceremony organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment  and Tourism in Colombo.  

The ceremony at the High Commission brought together diplomatic officers and staff to  reaffirm their commitment to an ethical, transparent, and efficient public service, in line  with the national drive "A Culture of Integrity – A Clean Sri Lanka".  

In taking the solemn Integrity Pledge-2026, the staff of the High Commission pledged to prioritize the public interest over personal gain or benefit, act in accordance with  conscience, self-discipline, and high ethical standards, even in the absence of external  supervision, to uphold transparency, accountability, financial discipline, and respect for  the law, dedicate themselves to the complete eradication of bribery, corruption, waste,  conflicts of interest, nepotism, and inefficiency and to serve every person seeking  assistance equally, without discrimination, and with compassion.  

Following the recitation of the pledge, Acting High Commissioner Wishwanath Aponsu  addressed the staff. He emphasized that, in accordance with the guidance provided by  President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath,  public servants must continuously elevate their standards of service delivery to the Sri  Lankan community and stakeholders in Australia through an exemplary public service.  

The Acting High Commissioner further stated that meaningful engagement and  integrity-driven actions must not be limited to a single week but actively pursued  throughout National Integrity Week and beyond to ensure a long-lasting, positive  transformation in public service delivery.