The Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Report on Sri Lanka was adopted today at the 37th session of the UN
Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, the Permanent Mission of Sri
Lanka in Geneva said.
Sri Lanka was represented by Permanent
Representative Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha and assisted by the Deputy
Permanent Representative Mrs. Samantha Jayasuriya during the session.
Sri Lanka’s review under the third cycle
of the UPR was held during the 28th Session of the UPR Working Group
that convened from November 6 to 17, 2017.
Speaking at the adoption of the UPR on
Sri Lanka, Ambassador Aryasinha said out of the 230 recommendations
received during the constructive dialogue last November, Sri Lanka
accepted 177 recommendations along with 12 voluntary pledges.
“We have also taken due note of the
remaining recommendations made by member states, and we express
appreciation to all delegations for their active participation in Sri
Lanka’s review and their valuable recommendations,” he said.
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