The next morning, the Prime Minister visited the University of Sussex, where she was greeted by Professor Anu Joshi, the Director of IDS, Professor Mick Moore, and other senior university officials. During her speech, the Prime Minister discussed the connection between politics, governance, and development, drawing insights from Sri Lanka’s recent political and economic challenges. She pointed out the difficulties of balancing governance, economic recovery, social protection, and institutional reform while addressing public expectations and ensuring democratic accountability. The Prime Minister also stressed the government's commitment to recognizing both paid and unpaid care work as crucial to the national economy, particularly acknowledging the contributions and challenges faced by women in the care sector. While in the UK, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is also scheduled to speak at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies at the University of Oxford, followed by a discussion with scholars and students. Additionally, she plans to meet with senior officials from the UK government, including Yvette Cooper, the Foreign Secretary, and Bridget Phillipson, the Secretary of State for Education. She will also meet Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
