The UN Assistant Secretary General, Haoliang Xu, who is currently on a six day tour of the island, visited Mullaitivu on Wednesday.
Mr Xu, who is also the UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director - Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, reviewed the UNDP's projects in the region.
"I am here to learn more about emerging development needs and expectations, in this new environment, with the new government in office," Mr Xu was quoted by Xinhua as having said on his arrival.
"I also see this as a significant opportunity to ascertain the future direction of UN's support, and in particular, to strengthening UNDP's role as a key development partner in Sri Lanka," he reportedly added.
Whilst in Mullaitivu, Mr Xu also visited a rice mill and community forestry project, reported Xinhua. See more here.
Mr Xu, who is also the UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director - Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, reviewed the UNDP's projects in the region.
"I am here to learn more about emerging development needs and expectations, in this new environment, with the new government in office," Mr Xu was quoted by Xinhua as having said on his arrival.
"I also see this as a significant opportunity to ascertain the future direction of UN's support, and in particular, to strengthening UNDP's role as a key development partner in Sri Lanka," he reportedly added.
Whilst in Mullaitivu, Mr Xu also visited a rice mill and community forestry project, reported Xinhua. See more here.