The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Report on Sri Lanka was adopted today at the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Geneva said.
Sri Lanka was represented by Permanent Representative Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha and assisted by the Deputy Permanent Representative Mrs. Samantha Jayasuriya during the session.
Sri Lanka’s review under the third cycle of the UPR was held during the 28th Session of the UPR Working Group that convened from November 6 to 17, 2017.
Speaking at the adoption of the UPR on Sri Lanka, Ambassador Aryasinha said out of the 230 recommendations received during the constructive dialogue last November, Sri Lanka accepted 177 recommendations along with 12 voluntary pledges.
“We have also taken due note of the remaining recommendations made by member states, and we express appreciation to all delegations for their active participation in Sri Lanka’s review and their valuable recommendations,” he said.
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