COLOMBO, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday left for for New York to attend the 72nd session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Sirisena is due to address the General Assembly on Sept. 19. This is the third time that President Sirisena is addressing the UN General Assembly, a statement by his office said.
He will also brief world leaders regarding the consensual politics in Sri Lanka as well as regarding the reconciliation and peace, and the initiatives taken by the government after declaring the year 2017 as the Year for Poverty Alleviation, the statement said.
Sirisena is also scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with several world leaders participating in the sessions.
During his trip, the Sri Lankan president will also participate in a series of programs including a meeting with the Sri Lankan community.
