Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations

Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
Incumbent
A. L. A. Azeez
since 13 April 2018
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Style His Excellency
Reports to President of Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Seat United Nations
New York City, New York
Nominator The President of Sri Lanka
Term length No fixed term
Inaugural holder Sir Senerat Gunewardene
Formation February 28, 1956 (1956-02-28)
Website un.int/srilanka

The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations is Sri Lanka's foremost diplomatic representative to the United Nations, and in charge of the country's mission to the UN. The position of Permanent Representative is equivalent in rank to an Ambassador, and entitles them to use the style His/Her Excellency.

The current Permanent Representative is Aliyar Azeez.[1][2][3]

List of heads of mission

References

  1. ↑ "A.L.A. Azeez appointed as SL's Permanent Representative to UN". Hiru News. Asia Broadcasting Corporation. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "The United Nations Office in Geneva pledges its continuous support for the success of projects launched with its mediation". slbc.lk. Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Ambassador Azeez Presents Credentials in Geneva". asiantribune.com. Asian Tribune. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
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