The Secretary-General met with the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Maithripala Sirisena, on 1 September 2016.
 

The Secretary-General pledged his continued support to Sri Lanka’s broad and impressive reform agenda, including to the reconciliation, transitional justice and peacebuilding processes. He expressed hope for increased momentum in these important areas. He also endorsed the comprehensive Peacebuilding Priority Plan. The Secretary-General was encouraged by the President’s leadership and commitment to stay the course and ‎fulfil the aspirations of the Sri Lankan people in bringing lasting peace and prosperity for all.

The Secretary-General commended the President for his leadership on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and climate change. He welcomed the Government’s initiatives to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals into the national development framework.