The Country Director for India and Lead of policy and Government Relations, Southeast Asia of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hari Menon has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The meeting commenced with Menon providing an overview of the Foundation’s work, focusing on areas such as health and nutrition, agriculture, urban sanitation, and women’s economic empowerment.
During the discussions, the Foundation highlighted its ongoing initiatives in Sri Lanka, particularly in “digital agriculture” and “digital public infrastructure”. These include funding for digital agriculture projects and technical assistance for public infrastructure development. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the government’s commitment to digitalization and addressing malnutrition.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, alongside Sri Lankan representatives, including Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Mahinda Gunaratna, Additional Secretary (Development); and Thanuja Meegahawatta, Assistant Director, Europe and North America Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Islandnews)
