Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says politics is not separate from development and shapes every decision made in governance.
She made the remarks while addressing the 60th anniversary commemoration of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Sussex in Brighton during her official visit to the United Kingdom.
Reflecting on Sri Lanka’s recent political and economic experiences, the Prime Minister spoke on the relationship between politics, governance and development. She highlighted challenges in balancing governance, economic recovery, social protection and institutional reforms while responding to public expectations and maintaining democratic accountability.
She also underscored the Government’s policy focus on recognising paid and unpaid care work as a key part of the national economy, particularly the contribution and challenges faced by women in the care sector.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and her delegation arrived in the UK on Monday night and were received at Heathrow Airport by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the UK Nimal Senadheera, former British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Richard Wildash and diplomatic officials.
During the visit, the Prime Minister is also expected to address a session at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford and hold discussions with scholars and students.
She is also scheduled to meet senior UK government representatives and Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. (Newswire)
