Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Parliamentary diplomacy has gained prominence in recent times as a tool for conflict prevention and resolution - Speaker says while addressing the assembly

A delegation of the Parliament of Sri Lanka led by the Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena attended the 148th Assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Geneva from 23rd to 27th March 2024.

The delegation comprised of Members of Parliament R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Ashok Abeysinghe, Sumith Udukumbura, (Mrs.) Manjula Dissanayake and Secretary General of Parliament (Mrs.) Kushani Rohanadeera.

Addressing the General Debate under the theme Parliamentary diplomacy: Building bridges for peace and understanding Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena pointed out t...