Sri Lankan women MPs, diplomats meet to advance women's leadership

A meeting was held at the Sri Lankan Parliament between female parliamentarians and heads of diplomatic missions, including female ambassadors and representatives of women's parliamentary caucuses. The event, held to mark an international day, aimed to recognize women's significant contributions to global peace, security, and sustainable development. It also sought to promote equal representation for women in international decision-making bodies.

Sarojini Savithri Paulraj, Chairperson of the Women Parliamentarians' Caucus and Minister of Women and Child Affairs, delivered the welcome address. Dewi Gustina Tobing, the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, highlighted Sri Lanka's historical significance in female leadership with the emergence of the world's first female prime minister. She also expressed satisfaction with the current high representation of women in the Sri Lankan Parliament.

During the meeting, participants exchanged experiences on women's leadership, diplomatic service, and participation in politics and governance. The importance of strengthening future cooperation was emphasized. The visiting diplomats also toured the Parliament premises and were recognized with a special announcement in the chamber, where they observed parliamentary proceedings.

Kushani RohanaDheera, Secretary General of Parliament and Secretary of the Caucus, also attended the event.

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The world's first prime minister emerged from Sri Lanka, which is an important milestone for women's leadership in this country.