Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commences today (8) in Geneva and will continue until October 8.

Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, is expected to deliver a special statement on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka during the session.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Minister will also engage in discussions with several high-level diplomats on the sidelines of the Council meetings.

A special meeting is scheduled to take place between UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, and Minister Vijitha Herath.

Commenting on the significance of the session, former Sri Lankan Human Rights Commissioner, Professor Prathibha Mahanamahewa, ...