Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
A high-level United Nations delegation met the Defence Secretary, yesterday (Sep 24) to discuss enhancing collaboration in international peacekeeping missions and strengthening human rights initiatives.
The delegation, led by United Nations Resident Coordinator Mr. Marc-Andre Franche and Deputy Director (Protection and Solutions) at the UNHCR Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Ms. Karen Whiting, was received by the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Defence Ministry.
Key areas of discussion included, the engagement of Sri Lankan troops in United Nations peacekeeping operations, accelerating...