Sumith Dassanayake

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to UN/ Geneva, Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Brazil ( 2021-2024) and Ethiopia ( 2016-2019)

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake met Archbishop Ettore BALESTRERO, Apostolic Nuncio &
Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN in Geneva and discussed bilateral & multilateral areas of mutual interest on 18 June 2026 @HolySeeGeneva
#Diplomacy_Lk 🇱🇰🤝🇻🇦

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

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

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

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 🇱🇰🤝 🇷🇺

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

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. ➡️ https://t.co/dowRkZnfHh

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

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. ➡️ https://t.co/a5ZYz7A6rK

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

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
Read More ➡️ https://t.co/leGF8VafH8

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

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.
🇱🇰🤝🇻🇦#DiplomacyLk

[Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake]

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…

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

Ambassador - designate of Sri Lanka to the Holy See @SumithDasanyake presented open copies of the Letter of Credence to His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. 🇱🇰 & 🇻🇦

[Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake]

Ambassador and Permanent Representative Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake presented open copies of the Letter of Credence to His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States as Sri Lankas’ next Ambassador to Holy See.

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

The Permanent Mission of #SriLanka in #Switzerland successfully conducted a Consular Mobile Service in #Zurich on 09 & 10 May 2026 with the assistance of Sri Lankan Associations & the Sri Lankan Community in Zurich.
@MFA_SriLanka 🇱🇰
#DiplomacyLk

[Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake]

Ambassador & Permanent Representative Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake had a constructive dialogue on matters of mutual interest with Ambassador & Permanent Representative of China @Amb_JiaGuide @ Permanent Mission of China #Geneva.
@ChinaMissionGva @SLUNGeneva #Diplomacy_lk

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake met Ms.Michelle Gyles-McDonnough @UNITAR_ED and discussed enhancing cooperation between #SriLanka & @UNITAR by providing training for diplomats, assistance in road safety & Geo-Information Technology through @UNOSAT.

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

It was a pleasure to meet H.E. @SumithDasanyake, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of @SLUNGeneva. We discussed strengthening cooperation to enhance disaster risk reduction and early warning systems, advancing cybersecurity resilience, and building capacity to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation and innovation priorities.

[Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake]

Ambassador & Permanent Representative Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake pleased to have a constructive meeting with Permanent Representative of Germany to UN/Geneva, Ambassador Antje Leendertse @ German Mission in Geneva.#Diplomacy_lk

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake addressed the 26th Council of Representatives @South_Centre on 23 April 2026 and highlighted the Centre’s significant role in providing technical analysis & policy recommendations to developing countries.#Diplomacy_lk

[Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake]

Ambassador and Permanent Representative Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake honored to meet former President of South Africa and current Chairman of the South Center, H.E Mr. Thabo Mbeki @ UN in Geneva.
#Diplomacy_lk

[Gilbert F. Houngbo @GilbertFHoungbo]

Pleased to join Sri Lankan Ambassador, H.E. Sumith Dassanayake, for his country's ratification of the @ILO Violence & Harassment Convention.

It shows Sri Lanka's commitment to a world of work free from violence & harassment.

I urge all countries to #RatifyC190 and implement it.

[SriLanka at UNGeneva @SLUNGeneva]

Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake met Mr. Volker Türk,
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 13 April 2026 and reaffirmed #SriLanka’s continued engagement with the UN #Human #Rights Council & #OHCHR #Diplomacy_lk
@MFA_SriLanka

[Sumith Dassanayake @SumithDasanyake]

Ambassador & Permanent Representative @SumithDasanyake honored to have a fruitful discussion with Mr. Volker Türk, High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) @ historic Palais Wilson in Geneva, Switzerland🇨🇭 #
#DiplomacyLK