The newly appointed Representative of the World Food Programme (WFP) – Sri Lanka, Mr. Philip Ward, and Deputy Director Mr. Robert Oliver met with the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, on 27th of October at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Operating in Sri Lanka since 1968, the World Food Programme has been supporting the country in strengthening food and nutritional security, and the resilience of communities facing economic and climate-related challenges.
During the discussion, attention was drawn to the Strategic Plan of the WFP for the period of 2023–2027 and the future course of action. Special emphasis was placed on working collaboratively with the Government of Sri Lanka in line with its upcoming programmes aimed at ensuring food and nutritional security.
The event was attended by the Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Bogahawatta, and Senior Assistant Secretary Mr. M. H. A. M. Riflan.
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