The UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Subinay Nandy met with President Maithripala Sirisena as he concluded his assignment in Sri Lanka on 14 January, after a 4 year and 8 month term, UN Sri Lanka said.
Last evening, Mr. Nandy called on President Sirisena for an exit meeting. President Sirisena noting key priorities of the Government, reiterated the need to work together in addressing such challenges. During the meeting, Mr. Nandy reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to the Government of Sri Lanka in continuing to progressively work together for the benefit of the Sri Lankan people.
In February, Mr. Nandy, will take up his new post as Head of Asia-Pacific Division of the Department of Political Affairs in UN New York Headquarters.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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