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The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA or ECA; French: Commission économique pour l'Afrique, [2] CEA) was established in 1958 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council to encourage economic cooperation among its member states (the nations of the African continent) [3] following a recommendation of the United Nations General Assembly. [4]
1.1 Africa. 1.2 Americas. 1.3 Asia. ... Diplomatic missions of Sri Lanka. ... United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific [1] ...
South Africa [1] South Korea [1] ... Non-resident embassies and high commissions accredited to Sri Lanka. Resident in New Delhi, India: ... High Commission
This list includes Sri Lanka's serving ambassadors, high commissioners, permanent representatives, and other senior diplomatic representatives.High commissioners head diplomatic missions in Commonwealth of Nations member states, while ambassadors lead missions in other countries.
The ministry has 65 overseas missions including 13 High Commissions, a Deputy High Commission, 37 Embassies, 2 Permanent Representations to the United Nations, 11 consulates and a representative office. It provides consular assistance to Sri Lankans traveling, working and studying overseas.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of six principal organs of the United Nations, responsible for coordinating the economic and social fields of the organization, specifically in regards to the fifteen specialized agencies, the eight functional commissions, and the five regional commissions under its jurisdiction.
The UNA-Sri Lanka, as a grassroots membership organisation, has a large network of volunteer-run branches which give individuals across Sri Lanka a chance to partake in UN activities. These range from speaker to fundraising events, these activities raise awareness and interest in the work of the United Nations at a local level across the country.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council has 54 member states which are elected by the United Nations General Assembly for three-year terms, with terms ending on 31 December of the third year. Terms are staggered so that 18 members are elected each year.