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AGM of former International civil servants
Sunday Island
|November 09, 2025
The Association of Former International Civil Servants (AFICS) whose membership consists of former Consultants and retired officials of UN, and its specialized agencies, World Bank and ADB; held its AGM and annual fellowship on October 15 at the Royal Colombo Golf club.
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AFICS Sri Lanka was formed in early 1990's under the Chairmanship of late Dr Gamini Corea, its founder President. AFICS is a member of FAFICS (Federation of Former International Civil Servants) International body which brings together 64 Member Associations worldwide, representing approximately 20,000 retirees from the United Nations and its specialized agencies. AFICS Sri Lanka currently has a membership of around 65 members.
The AGM was held under the Chairmanship of the current President, Mr Ranjith Withana (former UNIDO Consultant) and was well attended. At the outset one minute silence was observed in memory of recently departed two Executive Committee members; Dr. Nimal Fernando (ADB) and Mr. George Michael (FAO). Their contributions to the Association and to international service were fondly remembered.
Reference was also made to the recent passing of the following members: Dr. Jayantha Dhanapala, Dr. Upali Kuruppu, Mr. GE Chitty, Ms. Methsili Silva-Ehrlich.
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