NewsThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi,invited Sri Lanka to be an important stakeholder in the policy making process of the UNHCR, expressing hope that Sri Lanka’s proactive role would contribute significantly to the work of the UNHCR drawing upon the country’s positive experiences and insights, Sri Lanka Permanent Mission in Geneva said. The official invitation was extended when Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador A.L.A. Azeez met with the UNHCR Commissioner at the UNHCR Headquarters, on Wednesday. Ambassador Azeez expressed appreciation for UNHCR’s engagement in Sri Lanka in the past, highlighting the different forms of assistance and cooperation such a rewarding partnership had entailed. It was recalled that the UNHCR had built on some of its experiences gained in Sri Lanka in further improving delivery of assistance in other situations elsewhere.

Source: Sunday Times August 17, 2018 05:37 UTC