Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Aruni Wijewardane assumed duties as the new Secretary to the Foreign Affairs Ministry today (23), the Ministry said.

They said the appointment as the Secretary was made with effect from May 20.

After a simple ceremony following the assumption of duties, Foreign Secretary Wijewardane addressed the staff and officials of the Ministry.

She has served in the Sri Lanka Foreign Service for 34 years, holding numerous positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo, Sri Lankan Missions overseas, and international organizations.

Her service overseas includes the Sri Lanka's Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, the Sri Lankan High Commission in Malaysia and the Sri Lankan Embassy in the Philippines.

She also serv...