"UN an important forum for sharing burdens ..." – Sison
July 31, 2014
Urges all countries to abide by UN Security Council
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Michele J. Sison, who has been nominated for the post of Deputy Representative of the United States in the Security Council of the United Nations, addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said she looks forward to advancing America's interest at the United Nations at a time of unprecedented challenges.
"While I believe no country can lead as effectively as the United States, it is not our nation's job to solve every crisis around the world; the UN is an important forum for sharing the burden internationally."
Sison, who has a close affiliation with the UN throughout her career, has been working on various issues with international partners regarding non-proliferation, counterterrorism, climate change and post-conflict transition.
Despite the shortcomings of the UN, Sison credited the work of the organization, and its attempts to complement and amplify US efforts to achieve a number of foreign affairs policy goals, including the prevention of armed conflicts, ensuring accountability and building conditions for lasting peace.
Sison has worked alongside UN officials to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities wrecked by conflict and natural disaster, coordinated closely with UN personnel on efforts to aid refugees and internally displaced persons.
She has urged all countries to abide by UN Security Council which has been designed to avoid similar situations, as in Iran and North-Korea, Al Qaida linked terrorism and other grave threats to peace.
The current Ambassador to Lanka has served in countries such as United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and Maldives the US Ambassador.
July 31, 2014
Urges all countries to abide by UN Security CouncilUS Ambassador to Sri Lanka Michele J. Sison, who has been nominated for the post of Deputy Representative of the United States in the Security Council of the United Nations, addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said she looks forward to advancing America's interest at the United Nations at a time of unprecedented challenges.
"While I believe no country can lead as effectively as the United States, it is not our nation's job to solve every crisis around the world; the UN is an important forum for sharing the burden internationally."
Sison, who has a close affiliation with the UN throughout her career, has been working on various issues with international partners regarding non-proliferation, counterterrorism, climate change and post-conflict transition.
Despite the shortcomings of the UN, Sison credited the work of the organization, and its attempts to complement and amplify US efforts to achieve a number of foreign affairs policy goals, including the prevention of armed conflicts, ensuring accountability and building conditions for lasting peace.
Sison has worked alongside UN officials to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to communities wrecked by conflict and natural disaster, coordinated closely with UN personnel on efforts to aid refugees and internally displaced persons.
She has urged all countries to abide by UN Security Council which has been designed to avoid similar situations, as in Iran and North-Korea, Al Qaida linked terrorism and other grave threats to peace.
The current Ambassador to Lanka has served in countries such as United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, and Maldives the US Ambassador.
