Government praises United Nations role
The UNF government has praised the United Nations (UN) and said that Sri Lanka continues to believe in the relevance of the UN's role in maintaining peace and security and promoting development for all.

This was stated by Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando in his message to UN, which celebrated its 58th anniversary on Friday. The note of praise comes in the wake of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe criticising the UN in the recently concluded UN General Assembly for the role it played with regard to America's attack on Iraq.

The message said " Sri Lanka deeply appreciates the contribution of the United Nations system towards supporting the economic and social development the country through numerous programs in the areas of poverty eradication, the provision of emergency and humanitarian assistance".

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