The formation of the new committee of the SAARC Human Rights Foundation Sri Lanka Chapter and the unveiling ceremony of its biennial magazine were recently held at a hotel in the country's capital, Colombo.
​Presided over by Ambassador Dr. J. Jude Nimalan, J.P., President of the organization's Sri Lanka Chapter, the event was graced by Hon. Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana, Deputy Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, former Minister, and Member of Parliament, as the Chief Guest. Professor Mohammed Abed Ali, Central Secretary General of the organization, delivered the speech as the Keynote Speaker.
​Special guests included Founder Director Dr. Mohammed Masum Chowdhury, Director Dr. Monzur A. Khoda, and Central Special Representative Md. Golam Mostafa. Conducted by Mohammad Al-Amin Khan, Deputy Director of the Central Headquarters, Professor Mohammed Abed Ali delivered the welcome speech at the event, stating that SAARC is the regional organization established in Asia on the initiative of Bangladesh. To make SAARC's activities more dynamic and vibrant, joint and active initiatives from all eight member countries are required. If SAARC becomes dynamic, there will be unprecedented progress in the humanitarian, cultural, commercial, and friendly relations of this region.
​Speaking as the Chief Guest at the event, Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana stated that comprehensive cooperation will be extended by the government and administration in conducting the activities of the SAARC Human Rights Foundation in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, ordinary people from various regions of the country have welcomed the official launch of the organization's activities in Sri Lanka.