UN General Assembly
2024

Mr. President, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen. Sri Lanka felicitates H.E. Philemon Yang of Cameroon, on his election as the President of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Mr. President, Against the background of global turmoil, setbacks and transformations, the aspirations of this year’s Assembly for a better global future resonate with those of the people of Sri Lanka. On 23rd September, following a transparent and peaceful electoral process and a dignified transition in keeping with our decades of democratic practice, H.E. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. The people of Sri Lanka have vested in him the mandate to realize the people’s aspirations for the future and to build a sustainable foundation for future generations.