Outgoing UN Chief praises Sri Lanka’s commitment for reconciliation

The outgoing Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon has praised Sri Lanka’s commitment to reconciliation.

The UN chief, whose term will end at the end of this month, has telephoned President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday, the President’s Media Division said.

The Secretary General has commended the progress achieved in social, economic, political and other spheres under the leadership of President Sirisena and said that Sri Lanka’s commitment to the reconciliation is praiseworthy.

Moon also expressed his appreciation over the great service rendered by the President towards setting Sri Lanka on a new path during his tenure as the U.N Secretary-General.

He further said that under the leadership of the President, Sri Lanka would be able to achieve many victories in the future.

Moon assured every possible assistance to Sri Lanka in its future endeavors, even after stepping down from the position of U.N Secretary-General.

President Sirisena in turn appreciated the continuous assistance given to Sri Lanka by the Secretary General and extended his best wishes to Moon for his future endeavors.