December 23, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has engaged in a productive meeting with Takafumi Kadono, the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between the country and the international development organisation.
The talks were centred on strengthening the partnership between Sri Lanka and the ADB, which plays a pivotal role in supporting the nation’s development goals.
A key point of the discussions was the focus on the education sector, with the Prime Minister emphasising the critical need to improve school infrastructure, enhance teacher training, and refine assessment systems to ensure a high standard of education for all students.
These areas, she stressed, are essential for the future development of Sri Lanka and for addressing the educational challenges the country faces.
The ADB reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to the Sri Lankan education sector, pledging continued support through various projects aimed at improving educational outcomes.
The bank highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in tackling these challenges and providing sustainable solutions to enhance the quality of education across the island.
