M. E. Lionel Fernando (17 February 1936 – 6 July 2024) was a Sri Lankan civil servant and diplomat. He held the offices of Secretary to the Ministry of Media, Tourism and Aviation, Secretary to the Foreign Ministry, Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Netherlands, Sri Lankan Ambassador to France, and Governor of the North Eastern Province.[1][2]

Lionel Fernando
Sri Lankan Ambassador to France
In office
17 November 2008 – 2010
PresidentMahinda Rajapaksa
Preceded byChithranganee Wagiswara
Succeeded byDayan Jayatilleka
Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Netherlands
PresidentMahinda Rajapaksa
2nd Governor of North Eastern Province
In office
30 November 1993 – 23 August 1994
PresidentD. B. Wijetunga
Preceded byNalin Seneviratne
Succeeded byGamini Fonseka
Personal details
Born(1936-02-17)17 February 1936
Died6 July 2024(2024-07-06) (aged 88)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
Alma materSt Sylvester's College, Kandy

Fernando was also Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Defence and Commissioner General of Rehabilitation and Essential Services. He was also the chairman of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW) associated to the UNO, and Chairperson Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.

Fernando died in Colombo on 6 July 2024, at the age of 88.[3][4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Lionel Fernando – the new Sri Lanka's Ambassador to France". Asian tribune. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Sri Lankan Ambassador(designate) to France Mr. Lionel Fernando lighting the traditional oil lamp before assuming duties at the Embassy in Paris on 17/11/2008 . Minister Counsellor Sugeeswara Senadhira on his left". South Asian Foreign Relations. Flickr. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Senior civil servant Lionel Fernando passed away". Newswire. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Senior civil servant Lionel Fernando passes away". Sunday Times. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
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Political offices
Preceded by Governor of North Eastern Province
1993–1994
Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Sri Lankan Ambassador to France
2009–2010
Incumbent
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Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Netherlands
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