Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left for Canada yesterday (24).

Dr. Amarasuriya departed for Canada to participate in the Commonwealth of Learning Board of Governors as the representative of the South Asian region, which will be held from yesterday till tomorrow (26) in Vancouver, Canada. The summit will primarily focus on key sectors of education and the training of children and women, higher education, teacher education, lifelong learning, and the integration of digital technology to enhance active learning. Discussions will also focus on the topics of investing in innovation and research, supporting the digital transformation of institutions and organisations, implementing effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and promoting gender equality.