Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The government is ready to listen to the people and aspire to ensure a peaceful and united nation for future generations, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing public gatherings at the Manik Farm Community Development Centre in Settikulam and the Ukkulankulam Ground in the Vanni electoral district.

Prime Minister Dr. Amarasuriya has noted that the current Parliament has the highest number of female representation in Parliament in history however previously, women constituted less than 5 per cent of Parliament despite 52 per cent of the country's population being women.

The Prime Minister said, "Women play a significant role in sustaining the economy...