August 22, Colombo (LNW): The Presidential Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office in Sri Lanka, is holding a National Event today (22) at the Presidential Secretariat.
This gathering is intended to outline Sri Lanka’s contributions ahead of the upcoming UN Summit of the Future, scheduled for 22-23 September 2024 in New York.
The event aims to present Sri Lanka’s priorities in line with the objectives of the Summit, which focuses on the adoption of the “Pact for the Future.”
This pact will provide a comprehensive framework for addressing critical global challenges, such as poverty, climate change, digital governance, peace and security, and sustainable development.
The national event includes four panel discussions mirroring the core themes of the Pact for the Future.
Topics include Sustainable Development and Climate Financing, the Digital Divide and Global Digital Compact, Women and Youth in Future Generations, and Humanitarian Principles in Warfare.
These discussions are designed to facilitate dialogue among government officials, international agencies, civil society, academia, and other key stakeholders.
The event underscores Sri Lanka’s active engagement in global multilateral efforts and its commitment to sustainable development and humanitarian initiatives.
Participants include high-level government representatives, diplomats, UN agencies, international organisations, and civil society leaders.
The outcomes from this dialogue are expected to strengthen Sri Lanka’s role in shaping global strategies and fostering international cooperation.
