U.S Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Catherine Russell, is visiting Sri Lanka from 27^th -29^th October 2015. 

During her visit, Ambassador Russell met with Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs on 28^th October. Ambassador Russell also held talks with Hon. Chandrani Bandara, Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs. 

Ambassador Russell will discuss strategies to advance women’s economic empowerment and issues related to gender based violence. 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo 

28th October 2015