March 09, LNW (Colombo): Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed for Manila, Philippines, at midnight on March 8 for an official visit, responding to an invitation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to participate in events commemorating International Women’s Day.
On arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Chanaka Thalpahewa, alongside officials from the Philippine government and representatives of the ADB, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division.
During her visit, Dr. Amarasuriya is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at an International Women’s Day program hosted at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, highlighting Sri Lanka’s commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality.