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Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations

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Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
Incumbent
Mohan Peiris
since January 2021
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
StyleHis Excellency
Reports toPresident of Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs
SeatUnited Nations
New York City, New York
NominatorThe President of Sri Lanka
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderSir Senerat Gunewardene
FormationFebruary 28, 1956; 68 years ago (1956-02-28)
Websiteun.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.

The current Permanent Representative is Mohan Peiris.[1]

List of heads of mission

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References

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  1. ^ "New Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka Presents Credentials". un.org. United Nations. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
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