Prime Minister Meets Sri Lankan Community in London
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London on the 20th and engaged in cordial discussions.
Despite the event being held on a weekday, it was notable that nearly one thousand Sri Lankans representing the Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities attended with great enthusiasm.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated that despite natural disasters and international crises, the current government has succeeded in stabilizing the country’s economy while providing relief to the people. She further noted that Sri Lanka’s political culture has undergone a positive transformation that is irreversible.
Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Paulraj, also addressed the event, stating that a governance system has now been established in the country where all communities are treated equally and the benefits of economic development are shared fairly among all citizens.
Unlike traditional political meetings, the event also provided an open platform for members of the Sri Lankan community to directly raise questions and express their views to the Prime Minister and the Minister.
The organizing committee stated that all expenses, including dinner, were borne by the participants themselves. They further remarked that criticism from opposition groups is expected, as such groups are accustomed to organizing events using public funds.
The event was attended by Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Paulraj and Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera.
