💧 Sri Lanka, UN Partners to Strengthen Water and Sanitation Services

• Government & UN Collaboration: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa met with global representatives from Sanitation and Water for All (SWA)—including CEO Muyatwa Sitali and Political Advisor Balwant Godara—alongside UNICEF Representative Emma Brigham. • Strategic Focus: Discussions centered on upgrading national water and sanitation services, with a specific focus on exploring developmental opportunities under the international Heads of State Initiatives. • Economic Context: Safe water infrastructure and public health sanitation are critical drivers for national productivity, directly impacting employment resilience and sustainable resource management. _Note: Summary based on initial project discussion updates._