Sri Lanka Secures Support of 43 Countries at UNHRC Session

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said the support was extended during the interactive dialogue session, where several nations highlighted Sri Lanka’s continued cooperation with the Council and welcomed the recent visit of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Among the countries that voiced support were Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Japan, Laos, Thailand, Vanuatu, North Korea, Eritrea, Iran, Nepal, India, Zimbabwe, Vietnam, China, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Turkey, Belarus, Egypt, Venezuela, Maldives, Cuba, South Sudan, Sudan, the Russian Federation, and Burundi.

These countries recognised the tangible progress made by Sri Lanka, including ongoing legislative reforms and other measures to strengthen human rights protections. They also encouraged the Human Rights Council and the wider international community to extend support for Sri Lanka’s nationally-driven processes, rather than external mechanisms.

The Foreign Ministry said the expressions of support demonstrate growing recognition of Sri Lanka’s efforts to advance reconciliation, accountability, and human rights through homegrown initiatives.