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Sri Lanka discusses troop deployment with UN officials
A high-level Sri Lankan delegation met with UN officials in New York, discussing preparations for deploying troops to Haiti. The discussions focused on operational readiness and human rights compliance, including extensive training on relevant policies.
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According to the Defence Ministry, the meeting on Wednesday (22) was attended by Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN, Jayantha Jayasooriya, along with members of the Sri Lankan delegation. During discussions, the delegation outlined preparatory measures for the proposed deployment of Sri Lankan troops for UN operations.
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