Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left for the United States a short while ago, to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The delegation departed on a Dubai bound flight at around 10:20 p.m.

He is scheduled to leave for New York City, on a connecting flight.

Accompanying the President was Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Promotion Vijitha Herath, along with several other government officials.

During this visit, President Dissanayake will attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The President will address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday (24) at 3:15 p.m., according to the President's Media Division.

During the visit...