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Sri Lanka urges action against poverty, corruption, and war at UNGA
Daily FT
|September 26, 2025
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake in his inaugural speech at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly yesterday delivered a passionate call to the international community, urging for decisive action to confront the world's most pressing challenges.
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From poverty and inequality to the scourge of corruption and the global drug trade, Disanayake's address underscored the urgent need for a united global response to the crises affecting millions of people worldwide.
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