PM departs for Manila to attend ADB International Women’s Day events

2026-03-09 - 10:58

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed for Manila, Philippines, at midnight yesterday (March 8) on an official visit at the invitation of the Asian Development Bank to participate in events marking International Women’s Day. Upon arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Chanaka Thalpahewa, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Philippines, along with officials of the Philippine government and representatives of the Asian Development Bank, according to the Prime Minister’s Media Division. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the International Women’s Day event hosted at the ADB Headquarters in Manila. On the sidelines of the event, Dr. Amarasuriya will also hold bilateral meetings with several ministers of the Government of the Philippines to further strengthen cooperation and bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Philippines in areas of mutual interest, the statement added.