Courtesy Visit of the UN Resident Coordinator at the Colombo Municipal Council

On July 4, 2025, Mr. Marc-André Franche, the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Sri Lanka, accompanied by Mr. Patrick McCarthy, Peace and Development Adviser at UN Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy visit to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

The visit was primarily to extend warm congratulations to Her Worship the Mayor of Colombo, Ms. Vraie Cally Balthazaar.

The meeting was attended by Her Worship the Mayor, the Hon. Deputy Mayor, the Municipal Commissioner, and the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Engineering Services). Discussions centered around enhancing collaboration between the UN and the CMC, with a shared commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and promoting inclusive growth across the city of Colombo.

We express our deep appreciation for the continued support and partnership of the United Nations in our shared mission to uplift communities and build a resilient, inclusive future for all residents of Colombo.