Lanka’s HC in UK on Commonwealth Panel

The Sri Lankan High Commissioner for the UK. Dr. Chris Nonis has been appointed to the Commonwealth Advisory Panel of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Trust. The establishment of the Trust was announced at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Australia in 2011, but was launched officially on February 6, 2012 – the 60th Anniversary of the Queen’s Accession.

Former British Prime Minister Sir John Major is Chairman of its Board of Trustees, which includes the Commonwealth Secretary General. The Commonwealth Advisory Panel consists of five High Commissioners chosen from the 54 Commonwealth high commissioners.

On his appointment, Dr. Nonis said, “I feel privileged to have been appointed to this position and President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the people of Sri Lanka look forward to welcoming Queen Elizabeth II and the Heads of Government of all Commonwealth Nations for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in 2013 in Sri Lanka.

The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust will be a lasting legacy for the Queen’s 60 years of service, and is a reflection of her devotion to duty, dedication and commitment to all Commonwealth Nations including Sri Lanka.”