A six-member delegation headed by Hon. (Dr.) W. M. Jagath Wickramaratne, MP, Speaker, Parliament of Sri Lanka arrived Lahore on 06th February 2025 to attend the 1st Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference going to be hosted by Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, Pakistan from 06th to 10th February 2025 in Lahore, Pakistan. Other members of the delegation include Hon. Mohamed Mulaffer Mohamed Muneer, MP, Deputy Minister of National Integration, Hon. Tushari Jayasinghe, Member of Parliament, Hon. Ilankumaran Karunanathan, Member of Parliament, Hon. Janath Chithral Fernando, Member of Parliament and Hon. Kushani Rohanadeera, Secretary-General, Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Mr. A.Christy Ruban, Acting High Commissioner, along with Mr. Sardar Mohamad Ahmed Khan Leghari, Member of the Provincial Assembly, and protocol officials of the Punjab Assembly, welcomed the delegation at the Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore.
This historic event marks the first-ever joint conference of two CPA Regions, i.e., the Asia and the South-East Asia, providing a unique platform to foster meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning among member states of both regions under the auspices of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). The central theme of the conference, “Parliamentary Strategies for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Future in Asia and South-East Asia”, will bring together speakers, parliamentarians, and experts to deliberate on contemporary regional challenges and explore opportunities for strengthening democratic governance and regional integration.
Sri Lanka High Commission
Islamabad.
07th February 2025