First Lady attends summit on children in Qatar

First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa left the island on Saturday to attend the International Shaffallah Special Summit on children with special needs in Qatar. The summit began yesterday and continues until Tuesday.

The First Ladies of 15 countries and Heads of International Health Units have been invited to participate in the summit. First Lady Rajapaksa participates in this event as the only representative from the South Asia region. The First Lady had been invited by International Shaffallah Organization chairman Hassan Ali Bin in appreciation of her notable service to children with special needs in Sri Lanka. She was given a warm welcome and special security.

Presidential Coordination Secretary Daya Gallage, Navy Seva Vanitha Unit Chairperson Niluka Dissanayake and Consultant Dr Ranjini Gamage also participated in this event.