Regional Director of UNICEF, Sanjay Wijesekara, called on Leader of the Opposition MP Sajith Premadasa to discuss the future of health and education in Sri Lanka.

According to a statement, the meeting took place at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Colombo today (Oct 26).

Representative of UNICEF Sri Lanka, Christian Skoog also joined the discussion.

MP Sajith Premadasa shared how his party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), is actively contributing to Sri Lanka’s health and education sectors, collaborating with UNICEF, UNFPA, and FAO.

He further urged UNICEF to play a pivotal role in uplifting Sri Lanka’s health and educational systems.The discussion delved into the nutritional challenges faced by Sri Lankan families and the pressing issues in the preventive and curative health sectors.

The Regional Director of UNICEF praised MP Premadasa’s profound knowledge of these subjects, emphasizing the importance of their collaboration.

The Opposition Leader reiterated that women’s and children’s rights stand at the core of SJB’s policies, underscoring the party’s unwavering commitment to a brighter future for all.