Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Committee on High Posts has recommended the appointment of former Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, as Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. The decision was made during the committee meeting held in Parliament on Friday, March 21.

In addition, the committee approved nominations to appoint two ambassadors and a high commissioner.

The Committee on High Posts met under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and was attended by MPs Bimal Rathnayake, Kumara Jayakody, Dr. Anil Jayantha, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni, Dayasiri Jayasekara, and Mrs. Chamindranee Kiriella.

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