New Delhi, April 14 (TIWN) In a unique initiative, Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi on Wednesday led the first introductory meeting of All Women Ambassadors' Group here.

All women Ambassadors to India, spouses of male ambassadors and female Charge d’Affaires of all embassies attended the meeting.  The other attendees of the event included women officers from both the Ministries of External Affairs and Culture.  The event was organised as a joint initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of External Affairs to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. 

The intent to form this group lies in the keen desire to realise the universal theme of sisterhood and stand in solidarity with each other and for each other, a statement said.  The request to form an All-Women Ambassadors’ Group was floated to the Minister by Ritva Koukku-Ronde, Ambassador of Finland to India.  The formation of the grouping is of immense significance in the light of limited representation of women in the international diplomatic arena, an official said.  Through periodic meetings and discussions, the group aims to gain an insight into female leadership and gender equality in political and private sector.