Prime Minister of Sri Lanka off to Canada to attend summit

24 Jun, 2025

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed for Canada on Tuesday to participate in the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors summit as the representative of the South Asian region.

The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors will be held from June 24 to 26 in Vancouver, Canada.

The summit will primarily focus on key sectors of education and training of children and women, higher education, teacher education, lifelong learning, and the integration of digital technology to enhance active learning.

Discussions will also focus on the topics of investing in innovation and research, supporting the digital transformation of institutions and organizations, implementing effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and promoting gender equality.

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