Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya touched down in Beijing on Sunday, kicking off her participation in the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.
The summit will bring together heads of government, activists, and changemakers from around the globe to explore strategies for promoting gender equality, boosting women's leadership in politics and business, and advancing sustainable development goals.
At the airport, Amarasuriya stressed the importance of international collaboration: as one of the few female heads of government in attendance, she is set to share Sri Lanka's recent progress on women's economic empowerment and health initiatives.
Highlights of the agenda include:
- Closing the gender gap in tech: tools and funding for women-led startups
- Political mentorship: building pathways for future female leaders
- Cultural narratives: celebrating women's contributions to art, sports, and media
For young entrepreneurs and digital nomads, the meeting highlights how global policy shifts can translate into new opportunities—from sustainable travel grants to cross-border innovation hubs.
Stay tuned to myglobalnews.net for live coverage, insightful interviews, and on-the-ground reports from Beijing.
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Sri Lankan PM arrives in Beijing for Global Leaders' Meeting on Women
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