Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to UN/ Geneva, Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Brazil ( 2021-2024) and Ethiopia ( 2016-2019)
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined May 2019
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Sumith Dassanayake retweeted
Addressing the @UN_HRC during #HRC63, Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake appeals to Human Rights High Commissioner, Volker Türk to conclude country-specific mandates where national processes demonstrate progress. @MFA_SriLanka 👉 lankamission.org/human-right…
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake addressed the 63rd session of the @UN_HRC highlighting #SriLanka's progressive reforms & constructive engagement, responding to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. @MFA_SriLanka 👉 lankamission.org/human-right…
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake had a constructive discussion with Mr. Kamal Kishore @HeadUNDRR on 28 Sep at the @WMO HQ & discussed further strengthening Sri Lanka’s preparedness & disaster risk reduction, in accordance with Build Back Better Principles.
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The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva conducted a Consular Mobile Service in Bern, Switzerland, on 29 & 30 August 2026, with the assistance of the Sri Lankan Community Organizations in Bern. @MFA_SriLanka 👉lankamission.org/other/perma…
Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake calls for Legally Binding Treaty approach to ensure Peaceful Use of Outer Space at the Conference on Disarmament (#CD) @UN_Disarmament Geneva 👉 lankamission.org/disarmament…
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake calls for Legally Binding Treaty approach to ensure Peaceful Use of Outer Space at the Conference on Disarmament (#CD) @UN_Disarmament Geneva 👉 lankamission.org/disarmament…
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake visited European Organization for Nuclear Research (@CERN), the world’s leading particle physics laboratory on 19 August 2026.
👉lankamission.org/science-tec… – at Geneva, Switzerland
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake met @BarhamSalih UN High Commissioner for Refugees on 17 July 2026 in #Geneva and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s continued engagement with the #UNHCR @Refugees #Diplamcy_lk 👉 lankamission.org/migration-r…
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Our Executive Director Ambassador @ThGreminger, recently had a visit from Ambassador @SumithDasanyake, Permanent Representative of @SLUNGeneva. They discussed ways how to further strengthen cooperation between his country and our Centre.
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to a modern, inclusive & effective #IP system at the 67th Series of Assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organization (@WIPO) in #Geneva.
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake highlights Sri Lanka’s commitment to achieving the shared goal of Cluster Munition Free World in #Geneva on 01 July 2026. Read More 👉 lankamission.org/disarmament…
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake had a constructive discussion with Ambassador & Permanent Representative Gennady Gatilov @GGatilov at @mission_russian today on matters of mutual interest. #Diplomacy_Lk 🇱🇰🤝 🇷🇺
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Sri Lanka presented the legacies of Kumari Jayawardena & Sumitra Peries at @UNGeneva Photo Exhibition under the theme “Not a Woman’s Job? Women Leading Countries, Societies and Communities,” on 30 June 2026. 👉lankamission.org/human-right…
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake met Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Director, Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) & discussed strengthening collaboration between #SriLanka & @TheGCSP in capacity building in the area of peace and security.
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake together with Eng. L. Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta, Secretary to the Ministry of Housing, Constructions & Water Supply and Director, National Mine Action Centre (#NMAC) attended the 2026 Inter-sessional Meeting of @MineBanTreaty
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Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake highlighted Sri Lanka's priorities at the Informal Exchanges on #AI in the #Military #Domain & its Implications for International #Peace and #Security @UNGeneva pursuant to UNGA Resolution 80/58. ➡️ lankamission.org/disarmament…
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The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in #Geneva, in collaboration with @FAOGeneva jointly celebrated the #International #Tea #Day 2026 @UNGeneva under the global theme, “Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities” on 29 May 2026. ➡️ lankamission.org/other/the-p…
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Permanent Representative, His Excellency Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake presented Credentials to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as Sri Lanka’s next Ambassador to the Holy See with Residence in Geneva on 21 May 2026. 🇱🇰🤝🇻🇦 #DiplomacyLk
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Ambassador / Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake had a constructive discussion with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Paroline, Secretary of State of the Holy See on 21 May 2026 in Apostolic Palace in Vatican for fostering relationships between two countries.
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Ambassador/ Permanent Representative Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake honored to have a constructive discussion with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Paroline, Secretary of State of the Holy See in Apostolic Palace in Vatican, on 21 May 2026 #DiplomacyLk…
