Encomiums for Sri Lanka at First Ladies' Forum

'A Child Today, A Leader Tomorrow' was the theme of the 'Forum of First Ladies' held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last week.

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa represented the South Asian countries at the forum, where the travails of the children from the developing world were discussed in detail.

First Ladies from 22 countries participated in the Kula Lumpur Forum. The wife of the Malaysian Prime Minister Datin Paduka Sevi Rosmah Monsor had discussions with First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa on how bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and Malaysia could be further enhanced with regard to the issues on women and children welfare of both countries.

The First Lady of Malaysia said, that the world can learn a lesson from Sri Lanka which was heading for development after eradicating terrorism under the leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The Malaysian First Lady also praised the relentless efforts being taken by the Lankan First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa in enhancing the living standards of women and children in Sri Lanka.

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa also met the First Ladies of other 21 countries.

They exchanged mementoes at a banquet hosted by the Malaysian First Lady.

- (AP)

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa with children in Malaysia  Pic: Lalith Welivitgoda