🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Celebrates 70 Years of UN Membership 🌍

Sri Lanka's Permanent Mission to the UN in New York, led by Ambassador Jayantha Jayasuriya, marked the 70th anniversary of the country's UN membership with several key events: • On December 11, 2025, Sri Lanka joined 15 other Member States, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal, at UN Headquarters to commemorate their shared 70-year milestone. • A high-level discussion focused on achievements, challenges, and the future of multilateralism, emphasizing the need to strengthen the UN. • The 16 Ambassadors collectively unveiled a special commemorative stamp symbolizing unity and cooperation within the UN. • Earlier in June 2025, the Mission partnered with Italy and Wiki Media for an “Edit-A-Thon” during UN Open Source Week, highlighting open information and diverse perspectives. • In October 2025, a fellowship gathering honored Sri Lankan nationals who have served across the United Nations system, acknowledging their contributions as diplomats, scholars, and peacekeepers. These initiatives reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to international cooperation, principled multilateralism, and advancing shared global goals.