🤝 Sri Lanka Marks 75 Years of Colombo Plan with Commemorative Stamp

• Overview: The 75th anniversary of the Colombo Plan was celebrated on July 3, 2026, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. The event was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra as the Guest of Honour. • Key Highlights: A commemorative stamp was unveiled to mark 7.5 decades of regional cooperation, enduring friendship, and shared development among member countries. • Economic & Social Impact: Deputy Minister Hemachandra emphasized the organization's long-standing contribution to human resource development, education, technical cooperation, and capacity building across the Asia-Pacific region. • National Context: Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to the Colombo Plan as a vital platform for international collaboration, fostering knowledge, skills, and people-centered development to enhance the prosperity of future generations.