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International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 2024.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized
that, Sri Lanka contested for a seat from the Asia Pacific Group, and secured 177 votes
This was the second highest number of votes within the group, and second highest overall among the thirty-one members elected.Other member
states elected from the Asia Pacific Group to the UNCITRAL are Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Viet Nam, China, Japan and Republic of
Korea.Sri Lanka will serve a six (6) year term, commencing in January 2025, the statement said.UNCITRAL, established in 1966 and
headquartered in Vienna, is the core legal body in the field of international trade
Its mandate includes removing obstacles to trade and harmonising trade laws, it added.UNCITRAL also provides technical assistance to member
