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UN and Sri Lanka discuss solutions to address emerging challenges

05 Feb, 2025

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The United Nations and Sri Lanka discussed solutions to address current and emerging challenges.

Marc-Andre Franche, United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees.

The meeting served as a platform to discuss Sri Lanka?s development priorities and the ongoing collaboration between the United Nations and the Sri Lankan government in key sectors.

The UN Resident Coordinator extended his congratulations on Sri Lanka?s Independence Day and commended the government?s efforts in addressing poverty alleviation, digitalization, and the Clean Sri Lanka initiative.

The discussion also focused on nine key sectors, including Health, Education, Agriculture, Climate Change, Peacebuilding, and Gender Equity. Both parties exchanged views on integrated solutions to address current and emerging challenges.

Both parties acknowledged the need for greater representation of women in politics, not only as candidates but also as active voters, emphasizing the role of political mobilization in strengthening democratic governance.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the United Nations Office, alongside the Sri Lankan delegation, which included Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, and Ms. Dayani Mendis, Director General of the United Nations and Human Rights Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Colombo Gazette)

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