AMSTERDAM : The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Netherlands, Rekha Gunasekera,
was elected by acclamation as the Chairperson of the Executive Board of the Common
Fund for Commodities (CFC) at its 82nd Meeting, held in Amsterdam on 16 September
At the meeting, the Ambassador, in her capacity as the Executive Director of Sri Lanka
to the CFC, stated that the CFC had become increasingly partnership-oriented and investment-ready, and was well positioned to respond effectively to the evolving realities
and specific challenges faced by commodity-dependent developing countries. She noted
that commodity transformation, enterprise development and the mobilization of investment were priorities for countries seeking to strengthen economic resilience, diversify
their product base, and rebuild sustainable and inclusive growth.
The Ambassador further stated that Sri Lanka remained committed to pursuing strategies that promote inclusive growth, support small and medium-sized enterprises,
strengthen value addition, and advance economic diversification. Sri Lanka also expressed appreciation to the CFC for its longstanding partnership and investments in support of the commodities sector and looked forward to further strengthening the partnership towards sustainable, inclusive and resilient growth.
The Executive Board is responsible for the conduct of the operations of the Fund and
reports to the Governing Council. The CFC is an autonomous intergovernmental financial institution established within the framework of the United Nations, comprising 101
Member States, including Sri Lanka, and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
The Hague
30 September 202
