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Vernon Mendis

Sri Lankan diplomat

Died when: 84 years 200 days (1014 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Vernon Mendis

Deshamanya Dr Vernon Loraine Benjamin Mendis (5 December 1925 – 23 June 2010) was a prominent Sri Lankan diplomat, who served as the United Nations' Special Envoy to the Middle East.

He is referred to as the Sri Lanka's Father of Diplomacy due to his role in formation of the country's diplomatic service and has served as Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Canada;

Ambassador to France, Cuba and Secretary General of the Non Aligned Movement.


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