Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations

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Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
Emblem of Sri Lanka.svg
Emblem of Sri Lanka
since June 5, 2025
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
NominatorThe president of Sri Lanka
Term length No fixed term
Inaugural holder Sir Senerat Gunewardene
FormationFebruary 28, 1956;69 years ago (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.

Contents

The current permanent representative is Jayantha Jayasuriya. [1]

List of heads of mission

  1. Sir Senerat Gunewardene, KBE (1956–1958)
  2. Sir Claude Corea, KBE (1958–1961)
  3. Prof Gunapala Mallalasekera (1961–1963)
  4. Sir Senerat Gunewardene, KBE (1963–1965)
  5. Merenna Francis de Silva Jayaratne (1965–1967)
  6. Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe (1967–1978)
  7. Biyagamage Jayasena Fernando (1978–1980)
  8. Ignatius Benedict Fonseka (1980–1984)
  9. Nissanka Wijewardane (1984–1987)
  10. Daya Perera (1988–1991)
  11. Stanley Kalpage (1991–1994)
  12. Herman Leonard de Silva (1995–1998)
  13. John de Saram (1998–2002)
  14. Chithambaranathan Mahendran (2002–2004)
  15. Bernard Goonetilleke (2004–2005)
  16. Prasad Kariyawasam (2005–2008)
  17. H. M. G. S. Palihakkara (2008–2009)
  18. Palitha Kohona (2009–2015)
  19. A. Rohan Perera (2015–2018)
  20. A.L.A. Azeez (2018–2020)
  21. Mohan Peiris (2021–2024)
  22. Jayantha Jayasuriya (2025–present) [2]

References

  1. ↑ "New Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Presents Credentials". un.org (Press release). United Nations. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "Sri Lanka appoints 7 new diplomats, including to UK & India". newswire.lk. 2025-05-15. Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2025-05-15.
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