Ambassador and Permanent Representative Dayani Mendis presents
credentials to the Executive Secretary of the CTBTO.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative Dayani Mendis presented her
credentials to the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive NuclearTestBan Treaty
Organization (CTBTO), Robert Floyd. Referring to the 30th anniversary of the
CTBTO and Sri Lanka’s signature of the Treaty the same year, she reaffirmed Sri
Lanka’s strong commitment to nonproliferation and disarmament and reiterated the
country’s support for the universalization of the Treaty.
Executive Secretary Floyd acknowledged Sri Lanka’s historic role in advancing
global nonproliferation, including its contribution to the 1995 NPT Review
Conference chaired by Sri Lanka. He also appreciated Sri Lanka’s continued
engagement with the CTBTO, highlighting that surrogate inspectors from Sri Lanka
have received training in conducting on – site inspection activities, reflecting the
country’s sustained commitment to strengthening verification capabilities.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Vienna
28 th July 2026