Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that, for the first time in Sri Lanka's history, women's representation in the Youth Club National Youth Conference has increased, and she emphasized that the country needs a new narrative about youth.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while participating in a special meeting and open discussion organized by the Parliamentary Caucus for Youth, held today (August 19) at the Parliament, the Prime Minister's Media Division said.

The event was organized to coincide with International Youth Day, which fell on August 12.

She further pointed out that women's representation in the Youth Parliament had been very low in the past, but this year it has improved. She added that th...