President Maithripala Sirisena briefed the visiting UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon about the steps taken by the government with regard to constitutional reforms, devolution and structural reforms when he met the UN Chief at President’s House today.

The two leaders discussed about the ongoing development programmes, the progress of the programmes being implemented to strengthen reconciliation and the process of constitutional reforms.
President Sirisena also explained the steps taken by the government for resettlement and rehabilitation, release of land to the original owners and livelihood development.

The President said that he was looking forward to attend the UN General assembly later this month to use the international forum for furthering Sri Lanka’s global interaction.

Mr Ban Ki-moon expressed appreciation over the progress made by Sri Lanka in different spheres over the last one and half years and assured continuous assistance and support from the United Nations Organization for the efforts of the government.

He said that during his visit to Galle today he could witness the progress achieved in various fields.
 He added that he held a dialogue with the people, especially the youth and expressed his satisfaction of the free and friendly atmosphere.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera, Presidential Advisor Austin Fernando, Foreign Secretary Esala Weerakoon and Sari Lankan Permanent Representative to UN, Dr Rohan Perera also participated in the discussion.