UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF SRI LANKA

The National observance of the 78th United Nations Day was observed with houseful participation from all over the country. The event took place on the 23rd of October 2023 a day before the UN Day which was held at the Auditorium of Sri Lanka Medical Association.

The 73rd AGM of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka (UNASL)

Commemoration of 75th Anniversary of the United Nations & 70th Anniversary of United Nations Association of Sri Lanka

UNASL and Dr. Kamal Abeywardhane, Executive – Committee member of UNASL. A very attractive dance was performed by the students of the college.

The activities which commenced at 9.00 am concluded at 3.00 pm with the vote of thanks by the Vice Principal Mr. Nimal Weerasinghe followed by refreshments arranged by the Study Circle of the school.

69th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019 – The 69th Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Association of Sri Lanka was held on 23rd March, 2019 at the National Secretariat, 39/1, Cyril Jansz Mawatha, Panadura.

The event commenced with the hoisting the National Flag by Secretary General Mr. Errol Smith, and the UN Flag by the Executive Chairman Mr. M. M. Zawahir. Over 60 members were present at the Annual General Meeting.

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