Mr. President,Sri Lanka participated in discussions on this resolution in a spirit of open and constructive engagement

Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara led the Sri Lanka delegation to the presentation of

Mr. President,High Commissioner,Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,I speak to you on behalf of the Government of Sri

Mr. President,Pursuant to the model conduct of a free, fair and peaceful election followed by a dignified transition in

Madam PresidentExcellenciesDistinguished delegatesFirst, let me congratulate Her Excellency ICHIKAWA Tomiko, Ambassador

Mr. President,Excellencies,Mr. President, I wish to congratulate you on your election as the President of this Council.

Mr. President,As the country concerned in respect of draft resolution 57/ L.1, as authorized by the newly elected

(as the country concerned following the Oral Update on Sri Lankaby the High Commissioner for Human Rights)01 March

Mr. President,Resolutions 60/251 and 48/141 require that the work of this Council and the OHCHR should be guided by the

The written update on Sri Lanka was presented at the 54th Session of the Human Rights Council that commenced on 11