The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, at Marlborough House in London on 21 May.

The meeting took place during the official visit of the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka to London, United Kingdom, for the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting 2026, which commenced today. Prime Minister Amarasuriya met with the Secretary-General to discuss areas of mutual cooperation and shared priorities within the Commonwealth framework. During the meeting, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the Commonwealth’s engagement with Sri Lanka and commended the Secretary-General’s leadership in enhancing t MORE >>

As part of the official visit to London for the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting 2026, the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, held discussions with academic experts from the British Council on 20 May 2026.

The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in education, particularly in the areas of teacher training, English language programmes, education frameworks, and language acquisition skills.

The British Council shared international experience and highlighted its ongoing engagement in Sri Lanka, while expressing readiness to support the country through technical assistance, teacher development initiatives, and policy collaboration.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom, met with members of the Sri Lankan community living in London on the 20th and engaged in cordial discussions.

Despite the event being held on a weekday, it was notable that nearly one thousand Sri Lankans representing the Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities attended with great enthusiasm.

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that despite natural disasters and international crises, the present government has succeeded in stabilizing the country’s economy while providing relief to the people. She further noted that Sri Lanka’s political culture has now undergone a p MORE >>

The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, held bilateral discussions with  Rt Hon. Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education of the United Kingdom, on 20th May 2026, during her official visit to the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom and other officials from the Sri Lanka High Commission in London. 

The meeting emphasised the importance of sustaining meaningful institutional partnerships, enhancing quality assurance in higher education, and expanding opportunities for students and educators. Both sides reaffirmed the long-standing and historic cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom in education and expressed i MORE >>

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is currently undertaking an official visit to London, United Kingdom, to participate in the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting 2026.

During the visit on 20 May 2026, the Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with the Rt Hon. Yvette Cooper MP, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera, along with officials from the Sri Lankan High Commission.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed Sri Lanka’s appreciation to the United Kingdom for the support extended in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa, including ongoing rebuilding and recov MORE >>

The final discussion regarding the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone, which is being organized this year centered around the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, was held on May 20 at the Prime Minister’s Office, under the patronage of Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister.

The discussions focused on the arrangements carried out for the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone and the use of electricity during that period.

During the meeting, the Secretary to the Prime Minister stated that, in line with the decision taken by the committee on the systematic maintenance of public service under the patronage of the Prime Minister, regarding the lifting of restrictions imposed on electricity consumption during Vesak We MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the 2026 OSGA Annual Lecture held at the University of Oxford on May 19, where she delivered a lecture titled “The Politics of Development: Sri Lanka and Beyond.”

The lecture was held at the St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, and organized by the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), the department’s flagship annual event that brings together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss contemporary global challenges.

Addressing an audience comprising students, academics, and researchers from across the University of Oxford, the Prime Minister reflected on the intersections of development, governance, and politic MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that politics is not something separate from development and it shapes every choice we make in governance, while addressing the 60th anniversary commemoration of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, Brighton. during her official visit to the United Kingdom.

The Prime Minister and the accompanying delegation arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport at 8.00 p.m. Sri Lanka time on 18 May, commencing the official visit to the United Kingdom.

The delegation was warmly received at Heathrow Airport by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Mr. Nimal Senadheera, together with the Special Representative to the Secretary of St MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has departed for an official visit to the United Kingdom to participate in the 43rd Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors Meeting.

During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in several high-level academic and diplomatic engagements aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, development studies, research collaboration, and international partnerships.

As part of the visit, the Prime Minister will meet with Ms.Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education of the United Kingdom, at the UK Department for Education, to discuss areas of cooperation in education and related sectors. She is also expected to meet Ms.Yvette  MORE >>

The Ceremony to welcome and present the Sannas Patra to the Chief Incumbent of the Kotte Madiwela Sri Gnanananda Buddhist Centre and the Nikapotha Subhadraramaya Piriven Maha Viharaya in Haputale and Sri Rathanajothi Vanshalankara Saddharmavagishwara Shastra Visharada Panditha Mahopadhyaya, the Most Venerable Nikapotha Chandrajothi Maha Nayaka Thero, conferring the title of Mahanayaka of the Maha Viharavanshika Udarata Amarapura Maha Nikaya, was held today (17) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Mahanayaka of the Maha Viharavanshika Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Ka MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the foundation for nurturing the intellectually developed and civilized citizens we aspire to create lies in the collective experiences students gain during their school years. She further noted that the government has ensured thirteen years of school education in order to provide students with the opportunity to gain such formative experiences.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending as the Chief Guest at the awards ceremony of the “2024/2025 All Island School Drama Competition,” organized for the 30th consecutive year by the Tower Hall Theatre Foundation, held at the Savsiripaya premises on May 15, 2026.

Elaborating further, the Prime Ministe MORE >>

The crisis is still not over

It is necessary to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during Vesak Week

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government has managed the energy crisis in a way that does not cause hardship to the public, unlike in some other countries, by bearing the associated costs without placing a burden on the people and by implementing a sustainable management process. However, she emphasized that the crisis has not yet come to an end.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the sixth meeting of the committee appointed to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the public service, held today (15) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
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’Sancharaka Udawa 2026 inaugurated’ under the patronage of Prime Minister

The 13th Edition of Sancharaka Udawa 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Travel & Tourism Fair Held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre - BMICH, Colombo on 15 th of May.

Organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), the exhibition will be held on 15 and 16 th of May at the BMICH.

The exhibition brought together over 250 exhibitors and 300+ stalls with the participation of more than 100 international agents featuring in B2B meetings, panel disc MORE >>

The official ceremony to present Sannas Patra to Prof. Venerable Maha Oya Jinarathana Nayaka Thero, who was conferred the title of Chief Sanghanayaka of Wellassa, Bintenne and the Eastern Three Provinces, was held on 14 of May at the historic Pothubandhana Rajamaha Viharaya in Bibile, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Anunayake of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Dimbulkumbure Vimaladhamma Nayaka Thero. During the ceremony Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presented the official Sannas Pathraya conferring the title of Chief Sanghanayaka of Wellassa, Bintenne and the Eastern Three Provinces to Prof. Venerable Maha Oya Jinarathana Nayaka The MORE >>

As a government, it is our role in bringing in consistency, establishing an ecosystem that fosters collaboration and building people’s confidence to take risks and being innovative.

The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the 2nd day of the dialog on "National SME Strategy Framework 2026” organized by the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held on 14th of May.

The official launch of the “National SME Strategy Framework 2026” to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), took part yesterday (13) under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, and Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe.

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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the guidance or religious leaders is essential to further strengthen harmony and solidarity among communities in multicultural areas such as Anamaduwa, where Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities live together in harmony.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the official ceremony of presenting the Sannas Patra to confer the title of Chief Sanghanayaka of the Rajavanni and Kumaravanni two provinces upon Venerable Dharmakeerthi Sri Pangnananda Nayaka Thero of Anamaduwa. The ceremony was held today (13) at Sudampaya, Anamaduwa.

The event was held under the patronage of the Anunayaka Thero of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Niyangoda Vijithas MORE >>

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya instructed officials to implement development projects by taking into account the practical needs of the people.

The Prime Minister made these remarks at the Colombo District Planning Committee meeting held today (12) at the Colombo District Secretariat to review the progress of development projects in the Colombo District.

During the meeting, discussions focused on a number of development projects scheduled to be implemented in 2026 and 2027, with special attention given to rural road development, alleviation of poverty, and infrastructure development.

Under the Decentralized Budget Programme, more than Rs. 195 million has been allocated for 2026, and Member MORE >>