The Secretary-General met with the Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Mangala Samaraweera, and discussed cooperation between the UN and the new Government of Sri Lanka.

The Secretary-General expressed his support and encouragement to the new Government in its important efforts in the first 100 days. The Minister of External Affairs and the Secretary-General addressed critical priorities for Sri Lanka, including especially human rights, accountability and reconciliation. In regard to the latter, the Secretary-General noted the UN’s peacebuilding programmes and affirmed continuous support of the Organization to Sri Lanka and its people.