The government's proposal to appoint former Chief Justice Mohan Peiris as the new Sri Lankan ambassador and Permeant Representative for the United Nations has been approved by the Committee on High Posts.
Mr. Mohan Peris was called in to the Committee on High Posts held in Parliament Nov: (03) under the patronage of the Speaker of Parliament Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane.
Ministers Hon.Dinesh Gunawardena, Hon. Johnston Fernando, Hon.Douglas Devananda, Hon.Keheliya Rambukwella and Members of Parliament Hon.Rishad Bathiudeen and Hon. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka were also present at the meeting.
(news.lk)